2006-08-12 14:56:33 · 7 answers · asked by Reptile lover 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I also live in NM ... out the Pecos way. Lots of gourds here, but none on our property. We've contracted loco weed instead. Lovely flowers, but we worry about the dogs munching on them.
Anyway, regarding the gourds ... they're quite harmless, and you can make some pretty interesting craft type things from them. But, if you really want to get rid of them, pull the plant - root and all. If you have typical NM soil, you may need to dig with a shovel or fork to get at the root. Make sure to rake up the area to prevent re-seeding.
If you have a patch that you want to erradicate, pull the plant/roots then cover with landscaping cloth & mulch. If you don't want to purchase landscape cloth, you can cover with dark plastic to prevent re-seeding. Although with all the rain we've been getting the plastic may not be such a good idea if you live in mosquito area. All the rain makes this a good time to pull the plants, as the soil will be a bit softer than usual.
Good luck!
2006-08-12 15:23:10 · answer #1 · answered by gemlover 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You,re needless to say dealing with a perennial weed which has known its dominance over a super section, even nevertheless its id is unknown. the folk suggesting weed killers needless to say are not factoring contained in the killing of birds and small animals, the conceivable endangerment of human beings contained regionally and conceivable lawsuits by utilising pals. i'm no animal rights activist, yet whilst that's a super section and a deep rooted weed, you're speaking some lot of weed killer and a super undertaking. that's artwork for professional lanscapers. of direction, you will get some suggestion from, say, the domicile Depot and make it a do it your self undertaking, yet i think you would be wanting some committed kinfolk or pals to assist. you will additionally decide on a roto tiller, some rakes and a few pairs of gloves, because you will nonetheless ought to do handbook artwork to get rid of the roots. it is your new domicile, so it somewhat is nicely well worth the situation and/or price, yet there is not any rush in case you may no longer do it top away.
2016-09-29 05:12:09 · answer #2 · answered by hobin 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are many wonderful things you can do with gourd's. There is a book by Carolyn Mordecai, which tells you all the arts and crafts as well as culinary treats. You can pick up a copy at your local Barns and Noble store. Enjoy the gourd experience.
2006-08-12 15:07:14 · answer #3 · answered by 345Grasshopper 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you kidding? Here in Illinois we plant them. They don't survive the winters, so we plant more seeds the next year.!! Guess you would have to maybe dig out the roots. Not a problem I can imagine having. Good luck.
2006-08-12 15:04:50 · answer #4 · answered by chi chi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably have to dig up the plant and burn it or throw it in the trash so it can't reroot. Also get rid of the gourds so they don't let any seeds get on the ground.
2006-08-12 15:00:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have a gord giveaway.
2006-08-12 15:00:38 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Spray the plants with RoundUp (a good herbicide)....it kills any type of plant at all...so be careful where you use it.
2006-08-12 15:05:27 · answer #7 · answered by artistagent116 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋