Killing Weeds

[NotADcotor]

I tried the generic round up and it did nothing.
Went back to Home Depot and got the round up they keep locked up, even got a little note from the government about how I am not supposed to use it on anything except a few plants [which I ignored because fuck them] the foamy stuff, and it did nothing.

I really don't want to cross the New York border with the good stuff. My parental unit used to get the good shit from a farmer relative but alas he is dead, I don't know which one, don't speak the French and I suspect they live close to the NB border.

So what to do. Weed Be Gone? I suspect it will be garbage like Roundup. doing it by hand isn't going to happen for reasons, and it's an area that I'd like to keep totally plant free [it's gravelish and I should just pave it over]
I am close to Quebec, do they sell anything to the muggles that actually works?

 

[Adam_hadam]

I tried the generic round up and it did nothing.
Went back to Home Depot and got the round up they keep locked up, even got a little note from the government about how I am not supposed to use it on anything except a few plants [which I ignored because fuck them] the foamy stuff, and it did nothing.

I really don't want to cross the New York border with the good stuff. My parental unit used to get the good shit from a farmer relative but alas he is dead, I don't know which one, don't speak the French and I suspect they live close to the NB border.

So what to do. Weed Be Gone? I suspect it will be garbage like Roundup. doing it by hand isn't going to happen for reasons, and it's an area that I'd like to keep totally plant free [it's gravelish and I should just pave it over]
I am close to Quebec, do they sell anything to the muggles that actually works?

Pull the weeds out by hand.

 

[NotADcotor]

Pull the weeds out by hand.

There are too many, and I am not exactly suited to the ground game.

 

[shack]

There are too many, and I am not exactly suited to the ground game.

A neighbour once showed my how a tiny bit of gasoline works wonders. Just sayin'.

 

[NotADcotor]

A neighbour once showed my how a tiny bit of gasoline works wonders. Just sayin'.

Thinking about burning it, but knowing my luck... also there is a wood retaining wall just next to it, granted it's in real need of replacement but still.

 

[corrie fan]

It takes Roundup a few days to work. Maybe leave it a few days and see what happens.

 

[southpaw]

This thread is Viriditaphobic and should be banned.

 

[bazokajoe]

I have creeping charlie in my back yard and its bullet proof. I've tried products that golf courses use and no results.
The products sold in Canada work on some weeds but it takes awhile. For example dandelions, thistles, clover.

 

[NotADcotor]

It takes Roundup a few days to work. Maybe leave it a few days and see what happens.

I have done that.

 

[SchlongConery]

@NotADcotor

The consumer Roundup sold in Ontario is usually vinegar. Acetic Acid. Nothing else.

You need glyphosphate RoundUp. It will say so on the label and is usually locked up. It is sold. already diluted in Onrario. Look for the ingredients to contain glyphosphate, not acetic acid.



According to Ontario laws:

"You cannot use pesticides that contain certain ingredients, including:

• 2,4-D
• Diazinon
• glyphosate

These pesticides are banned for cosmetic purposes because they may pose an unnecessary risk to human health, particularly children’s health."

Pesticides (home lawns and gardens)

Learn about pesticides that can be sold and used for cosmetic purposes in lawns and gardens, how to properly dispose of pesticides, and report the illegal use of banned products.

www.ontario.ca

Glyphosate’s illegal use is an open secret
Author of the article:
John DeGroot
Published Jul 16, 2021 • Last updated Jul 16, 2021 • 3 minute read

Glyphosate’s illegal use is an open secret

It is against the law to drive over the speed limit, but everybody does it. It is against the law to use glyphosate (Roundup) around the house, but everybody does i…

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Homeowners who use glyphosate for cosmetic purposes are breaking the law. It is fine to use glyphosate to protect your health and safety, but not for any other purpose. Not for weeds and grasses in sidewalk cracks, and not for unwanted vegetation on gravel driveways.

It would seem odd that glyphosate is available on store shelves everywhere. Box stores, hardware stores and even grocery stores sell glyphosate. Odd, because the only logical purpose for glyphosate is to kill poison ivy, and perhaps stinging nettle and thistle.

Glyphosate is not an instant gratification herbicide. There are a few brands that have been modified to work within three to five days, but the standard product requires seven to 10 days to show results.

 

[richaceg]

I pay weedman an initial $345 package and subsequent seasons $175 to maintain it...so far my lawn is getting better... they come once a month for the next 6 months...IMO the more clients they have in the area the better...

 

[SchlongConery]

Here is the Glyphosphate containing ready-to-use product. Read the directions or you are wasting your money.

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/roundup-ready-to-use-tough-brush-poison-ivy-control-with-wand-applicator-4l/1001832607

or you can drive to Vaudrielle and for the same price, buy concentrate and a pump up sprayer

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/roundup-super-concentrate-non-selective-herbicide-1l/1001190557

 

[shakenbake]

It takes Roundup a few days to work. Maybe leave it a few days and see what happens.

If it’s fresh roundup, within a few hours, the weeds will wilt and die.

 

[Mister pantstent]

I use straight vinegar in a pump sprayer and it works well. It's a pile less expensive too. I get 2 large bottles at Costco for $7.00. It goes a long way.

If I want quick results I burn using a weed burner that I got on amazon. It works amazingly well.

Ultimately, paving the area is ideal if you want a permanent solution.

 

[newguy20]

I tried the generic round up and it did nothing.
Went back to Home Depot and got the round up they keep locked up, even got a little note from the government about how I am not supposed to use it on anything except a few plants [which I ignored because fuck them] the foamy stuff, and it did nothing.

I really don't want to cross the New York border with the good stuff. My parental unit used to get the good shit from a farmer relative but alas he is dead, I don't know which one, don't speak the French and I suspect they live close to the NB border.

So what to do. Weed Be Gone? I suspect it will be garbage like Roundup. doing it by hand isn't going to happen for reasons, and it's an area that I'd like to keep totally plant free [it's gravelish and I should just pave it over]
I am close to Quebec, do they sell anything to the muggles that actually works?

Pool chlorine.

 

[Leimonis]

Pull the weeds out by hand.

- can someone recommend a good SP for a newbie?
- jerk your dick with your hand

 

[Adamxx]

I use straight vinegar in a pump sprayer and it works well. It's a pile less expensive too. I get 2 large bottles at Costco for $7.00. It goes a long way.

If I want quick results I burn using a weed burner that I got on amazon. It works amazingly well.

Ultimately, paving the area is ideal if you want a permanent solution.

Also use vinegar and the sprayer, however, to every 4 litres of vinegar I add, 1/2 cup of salt and 1 teaspoon of liquid dish soap.

Note the higher the concentration of the vinegar, the better it appears to work. example 10% better than 5.

 

[Mr.Gr33k]

Find someone who sells this:

PAR III® TURF | Loveland Products Canada

PAR III® the most trusted name in golf course and turf management, is a broad-spectrum herbicide specially formulated to control hard-to-kill annual and perennial weeds in turfgrass. PAR III is ideal for golf courses, parks, lawns, sports fields and other turf applications where weeds cause...

www.lovelandproducts.ca

Very powerful stuff!

 

[bazokajoe]

Find someone who sells this:

PAR III® TURF | Loveland Products Canada

PAR III® the most trusted name in golf course and turf management, is a broad-spectrum herbicide specially formulated to control hard-to-kill annual and perennial weeds in turfgrass. PAR III is ideal for golf courses, parks, lawns, sports fields and other turf applications where weeds cause...

www.lovelandproducts.ca

Very powerful stuff!

I've used this stuff. It will also kill your grass.

 

[Mr.Gr33k]

I've used this stuff. It will also kill your grass.

Not if won't. It's a concente and if diluted properly, it'll only kill weeds, but not your grass. I used it multiple times for my lawn and it never killed grass. And what golf course would use a weed killer that kills grass? Just think about it for a moment.