Re: Spring has sprung, the weeds has ris….

by Ausrose 6th September 2014, 03:24

John I commit the rosarians mortal sin of using Roundup in my rose beds when it comes to nutgrass. It works but it's fraught with danger. I don't spray it on I very carefully paint it on. I definitely don't recommend this method to the inexperienced.

by Balinbear 6th September 2014, 19:25

As I have posted many times, I use roundup to control weeds at our place using a 15 litre back pack and not covering up plants etc and have never had any problems apart from the time I sprayed some small azaleas that were buried in long grass (even then it did not kill them). Its good for the stuff that grows through mulch or in areas where the mulch has thinned out or in new gardens.

I am not suggesting that spraying roses with the stuff is safe only that I have not encountered any problems spraying around them.

by muscovyduckling 7th September 2014, 13:06

I'm going to try cardboard with mulch on top to kill my weeds. I'm out in the garden today - I'm stuck at home with a sick doggie and it's sunny outside, so I'm getting stuck in. But I've just given the garden a good old eyeball and realised I won't be able to get all the weeds out by hand before they start growing back. Hope it works. If it doesn't, at least my soil will be a bit better.

by SueH 8th September 2014, 12:57

Zoe, you can also use newspaper. The worms love a good read too!! Very Happy

by muscovyduckling 8th September 2014, 14:34

Ha Sue - do they prefer a right wing political commentary, or a shock jockey/light entertainment news combo? Because I can get The Age or The Herald Sun from work. Might even be able to rustle up The Financial Times from upstairs if they're that way inclined.

by neptune 8th September 2014, 15:07

[You must be registered and logged in to see this image.].. Zoe your avatar reminds me of a nursery rhyme. "Oh! Grandma.....what big teeth you have......" [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]

by muscovyduckling 8th September 2014, 16:00

Ha thanks John! Thought it was about time I organised an avatar.

That's my greyhound Ted. He's more of a goose than a wolf, but I'll tell him you said that so he can feel tough for a while Smile

by The Lazy Rosarian 8th September 2014, 19:12

In another thread somewhere I mentioned that "thread jacking" is permissible if it has to do with animals, them are the Spring has sprung, the weeds has ris…. - Page 2 830934684

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by neptune 8th September 2014, 20:58

roseman wrote:In another thread somewhere I mentioned that "thread jacking" is permissible if it has to do with animals, them are the

Hmmmmm.......I will get Zoe to tell Grandpa Ted that he is not an animal.......then I will book you in to see a vet psyche...... Shocked

by Ausrose 9th September 2014, 07:59

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by neptune 9th September 2014, 11:26

You have not being listening to the weather reports here, Doug.....cold....overcast....storms/gale force winds....... and I like the heat....

by Ausrose 9th September 2014, 13:19

John I don't think the carrier pigeons have been getting through.

by neptune 9th September 2014, 14:05

I will send you my personal carrier.....

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by SueH 9th September 2014, 15:49

Wot's 'is name John - Percy?!

by Balinbear 13th September 2014, 21:56

No roses flower in this photo but the azaleas and wisteria looked great fro the verandah this morning.

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by neptune 14th September 2014, 00:07

That they do, Gary....

by neptune 14th September 2014, 00:10

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SueH wrote:Wot's 'is name John - Percy?!

Doogie........ Smile

by muscovyduckling 14th September 2014, 10:08

I love your wisteria! But it's a bit too frightening for me to grow here! Has it ripped down any arbours yet?

by The Lazy Rosarian 14th September 2014, 12:46

Zoe, it(Wisteria) can be trained as a standard, we made two for our D in Law. They also come in pink and white.

by Balinbear 14th September 2014, 13:14

muscovyduckling wrote:I love your wisteria! But it's a bit too frightening for me to grow here! Has it ripped down any arbours yet?

No the one in the photo has been there for about 15 years.

We have another on round the back that is more or less a stand type of thing (see the Do it yourself section on here). We also have a Mme Lambard growing behind it and the two stage a never ending battle to see which can grow and flower the best. The Mme Lambard is up about 5 metres high in places and grows through the Wisteria. The Wisteria is a dark on and looks great with the dark pink flowers of the rose poking through.

by muscovyduckling 15th September 2014, 12:53

Oh yeah, I've seen them trained as standards, and with three different kinds sort of twisted around to make the trunk bit. Looks cool!

I will try to find your pics Gary in the DIY section.

by SueH 15th September 2014, 16:07

Oh Gary...Just like my garden!! ....... I wish! LOLOL I used to love Wisteria until I had a neighbour who had one growing near my fence!!!! The roots caused me many headaches and strangled plants on my side of the fence! Censored

by muscovyduckling 15th September 2014, 21:25

Haha Gary, I will post a pic of my azaleas tomorrow for a hilarious comparison Smile

by Balinbear 16th September 2014, 23:02

muscovyduckling wrote:Oh yeah, I've seen them trained as standards, and with three different kinds sort of twisted around to make the trunk bit. Looks cool!

I will try to find your pics Gary in the DIY section.

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by SueH 18th September 2014, 14:00

Well Done Gary! Wonderful idea. Will have to have a go or persuade my son too! Thank you!

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