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Monthly guide to Roundup - May

 

Roundup weedkiller 1 litre

Roundup Concentrate 1L

May

  • Autumn is a great time to eradicate all weeds from the garden. Treat entire overgrown areas with Roundup and spot spray individual weeds growing among other plants – avoid spray drift by using a shield (sheet of cardboard) to protect them. A spot treatment with Roundup will clear weeds from paths and terraces. Wait until the weeds are dead (up to two weeks), before sweeping away the debris.
  • Be aware that, as temperatures cool, Roundup will take longer to work.
  • Plant tulip bulbs in the next couple of weeks. Ensure all are in the ground before the end of the month
  • Place frost protection over sensitive plants – a few sheets of newspaper will do the trick short-term, or erect temporary shelters using garden stakes and shade cloth
  • Move potted plants on decks and balconies to protected areas where they will not be exposed to cold winds – an east or north aspect is ideal where they will receive morning sun
  • Clean and sharpen blades of secateurs, loppers and saws in preparation for winter pruning. Do not prune yet – roses and deciduous trees and shrubs should be left until mid to late June  
  • Cut back chrysanthemums and dahlias when flowering is finished, to encourage new shoot production from ground level. These shoots may be cut and struck as cuttings next spring
  • Protect vegetable and winter/spring flowering annuals from slugs and snails
 

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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