Is there a VERY powerful weedkiller generally available ?

Question

I have a very dense area of brambles and what looks like ivy which I need to clear and has resisted my attempts to kill it with 'ordinary' weedkiller from the garden centre

Answer 1

If you have a friend who is a gardener ask him/her if they have their PA1 & PA6 spraying certificates, if so they will be able to get their hands on a whole host of nasties. Strim the brambles to the ground and in late winter apply Casaron G, its a granular week killer/supresant, nothing will regrow for at least a year you also won't be able to plant anything on that site either.
Sodium chlorate, also granular, is avaliable from garden centers, apply it straight, its cheap so it won't cost too much to apply it undiluted, you can also use it to make bombs. If it dosn't kill the weeds blow them up!!

Answer 2

The Rubus (bramble) and hedera (Ivy) you are trying to kill are tough old brutes and will take some shifting. And many of the answers already given are excellent, however here are a few additional hints and tips.

1. Roundup (active ingredient glyphosate) is an excellent systemic or trans-located herbicide , that with several applications kill both of the above, Apply to green growth now, and as the plant withdraws into its self for the winter it will take the chemical back down to the roots. A second application in spring when the plant has actively started growing will be the killer punch. Roundup biodegrades in contact with the soil, and is safe to children and pets.

2. Sodium Chlorate would certainly kill the plants, however it will damage the soil and nothing can be grown in this spot for at least 6 months, not the safest for kids and animals.

3. However, you could put your feet up for the winter and wait for a BRAND NEW "SUPER" weedkiller called "Resolva" from Westland Horticulture. This claims to be better, quicker and the same price as Round Up. This chemical should be available from most Garden centres in Jan/Feb. Visit Westlands website at www.gardenhealth.com for exact details. Safe to the soil, kids and animals when dry.

3. Whatever you do, don't waste your money on Weedol, Pathclear as these will not solve anything and are as you say ordinary weedkiller!!

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Scotts Roundup Weedkiller

Answer 4

Easiest, quickest and cheapest way as long as you don't intend to plant until next year is to use Sodium Chlorate. Don't dilute it instead thoroughly wet the foliage and then sprinkle the Sodium Chlorate onto the leaves. It does'nt take much. The water will help the weedkiller to adhere to the leaves and the plant will show signs of death in a matter of days. I use this method regularly and it works a treat.
Hope this helps you and be careful of those brambles.

Answer 5

There are some very powerful complete vegetation killers out there. One is Sonara, which you would have to check with local regulations before using. It might take a couple of applications, but this stuff kills pretty much any form of plant life. The cost is significant, but if you don't feel like digging that might be an option. I think there is also one called triglyceride that works decent.

Answer 6

I have been using a product called Eliminator that I got from Walmart. I am really impressed. I have used Round-up in the past but the home-use formulas are just not strong enough. Using Eliminator at 3 ounces per 1-1/2 gallon of water has killed and prevented regrowth on my property.

Answer 7

I would urge caution with using weed killer if there are pets about, be they yours or neighbours.

Friend's dog died of cancer after neighbours used weed killer in their garden. When the wind blows it spreads it everywhere.

Best method is simply to dig and dig until you get to those roots. It takes longer, is hard work but safer. That's what i do even though i have a bad back but then ... rather a sore back than killing one of my dogs.

Answer 8

Glyphosate weed killer kills all including roots, but being tough plants you may need to treat them twice, do not remove any of the dead matrieial untill the roots are dead, other wise they will just grow back.

Answer 9

The only real way to get rid of them for good is to dig up the whole thing including the roots and remove them.

Answer 10

Roundup , Just follow the instructions.It worked well last year for me