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Weeds between the Stone or brick walkway? What do you do?

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  1. don2222

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    Hello
    I just weed wack them and they came back so quickly!!
    This time I did pull some by the root, but the other ones I burned with a torch. Does this help or is there a much better way?
    Does Roundup work?
    Any good tips?
     

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    Ortho ground clear or roundup.
     
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    This^^^
     
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    for broadleaf, add an ounce of 2,4, D
     
  6. don2222

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    What is that?
     
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    2,4-D is a herbicide that kills plants by changing the way certain cells grow. 2,4-D comes in several chemical forms, including salts, esters, and an acid form. The toxicity of 2,4-D depends on its form. The form also affects what will happen to 2,4-D in the environment and what impacts it may have, especially on fish. 2,4-D is used in many products to control weeds, and it is often mixed with other herbicides in these products
     
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    There are a few types of roundup. Some only stay active a short time. You want the 365 stuff.
     
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    Burn them. No chemicals
     
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    I don’t personally use round up. I use the stuff from the agriculture store.... I seem to having a better performance out that stuff... as mentioned earlier, I use a 2,4D along with the grass/weed killer.. It’s a Gorden variety... at 2%....
     
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    Last night I used the roundup on the burned roots that I found in my garage so between burning and this, I will see what happens. :)
    Thanks everyone! :)
    My friend said use it in the evening so the hot sun would not dry it to quickly. :)
     

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    This ^ ^ ^.
    Regular Roundup will kill the weeds, but they will be back in 2-3 weeks even bigger and badder!
    I use Groundclear...but anything with a residual effect will keep 'em down 3-6 months. :yes:
     
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    I weedwhack them down, and then let them be. With a little mindset change, they become a feature rather than an annoyance.
     
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    Yes...my mindset has been changing gradually over the years...we have a lot more "features" in the landscaping than used to be...the former owner is probably rolling over in her grave, she was a huge garden club nut...had pics of the garden in the local paper more than once.
    The attitude I have now is to just do what we can, and if we can keep things from getting out of control...good enough.
     
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    My son uses a mix of vinegar, salt and dish soap. Can get the recipe online.
     
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    Your best bet is to get a generic roundup with at least 41% active ingredient. Like TurboDiesel said mix a little bit of 2,4,D in with it. Get the amine formula. Just keep away from any desirable plants. The 2,4,D is for broadleaf weeds. A surfactant added to your mix will give better results. If you know any farmers around you ask them were they get there chemicals.
    EDIT. Whatever you get,READ THE LABEL!
     
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    I believe Roundup is systemic and really only works if applied to growing foliage.
    I'm avoiding chemical weed killers and plan to try a torch soon (in the spirit of the forum and pyros everywhere).
    Any tips on that would be appreciated.
     
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    My friend uses a torch but it was not enough so he recommended roundup after using the torch.
    So that is what I did. :)
     
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    Straight vinegar kills most plant and environmentally friendly, and cheap