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Monthly guide to Roundup - August

 

Roundup weedkiller 1 litre

Roundup Concentrate 1L

August

  • With Spring almost in the air, most plants including weeds are starting to come to life again after winter. Now is the time to gain control and keep on top of major weeds including blackberries, spreading bamboo, ivy and other vigorous pest plants. For optimal control, use Roundup PowerMax Concentrate diluted as directed on the container. This stronger version (540g/L glyphosate compared to ‘normal’ 360g/L glyphosate) will be effective against even the toughest weeds.
  • Give seasonal annuals a boost with Miracle-Gro MaxFeed All Purpose Water Soluble Fertiliser and repeat at fortnightly intervals to prolong the flowering period. Now is the ideal time to feed the lawn with a quality Lawn Builder Slow Release Lawn Food. Choose the one best suited to your purposes: Lawn Builder with Wetting Agent on compacted soils to improve moisture penetration or Lawn Builder with Weedkill to get rid of broadleaf weeds (Do NOT use Lawn Builder with Weedkill on any buffalo, Santa Ana couch, lippia or dichondra lawn)
  • Apply a second fungicidal spray to roses, fruit and blossom trees at ‘bud swell’ to reduce risk of fungal infections taking hold this season. Bud swell is when growth and flower buds start swelling and show the first signs of colour prior to bursting into growth/flowers
  • Apply Osmocote Controlled Release fertilisers to the entire garden (choose the correct types for the plants you have). This will release nutrients over a four month period and keep your garden healthy and vigorous throughout Spring
  • Check all plants regularly for pests and diseases
  • Ensure birds and other wildlife have water and keep ponds topped up
  • Harvest the last of the winter vegetables, remove old crops and start soil preparation for planting summer crops
  • Sow seeds of early fruiting tomato varieties in seed trays, for planting in 6-8 weeks when the garden soil has warmed
 

Why have weeds re-grown after several weeks?

Only deep-rooted rhizomatous weeds may re-grow. This will only happen if too little Roundup has been allowed to penetrate the full plant system. In this instance, a re-treatment will be required.

Why has it killed the grass?

Because Roundup is a non selective weedkiller, that means that Roundup is very effective at killing all plants. So be careful to only spray weeds or plants that you don’t want to keep.

Can it be used on paving?

Yes definitely, Roundup is ideal for use on paving, paths and drives as it penetrates right to the weeds roots to ensure a complete kill.

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