Weedol 015001 Fast Acting Weedkiller, 1 Litre Spray Gun, Multicolored

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Luckily, today’s top weed killers are up to the job, and they’re a whole lot easier on the garden – and on the local wildlife – than some of the more brutal options gardeners used to employ.

This solidified the brand’s new eco-friendly approach, as the formula didn’t have a long-term impact on insects like glyphosate would. As well as tough, woody weeds, SBK is also capable of getting rid of tree stumps; a diluted solution needs to be poured into drilled holes in the wood which turns the stump soft and mushy after about a month. Also, you can often plant into the soil at soon as the weeds are gone, instead of having to wait for the chemicals to leave the soil. However, the results are reliably positive, albeit slow – it takes around one week for clover to start visibly yellowing and dying.Its sister product, Job Done Tough, while less eco-friendly, is also pretty good at rapidly killing and according to the manufacturer will stop grow-back for three months on more deep rooted weeds like brambles. This acid is generally considered effective at controlling the growth of smaller broadleaf weeds (under 15 cm tall). A lot of products kill grass as well as weeds; however, there are a few weed-killer gems worth knowing about if you’re keen to clear your lawn without damaging it. The active ingredient is 60g/l of acetic acid (industrial vinegar), so it won’t do much long term harm, but it doesn’t do a lot of short term harm either. It’s a good bet if you need a powerful weed killer but you don’t want to spray something really nasty on your plot.

You should always read the packaging before applying weed killers on or near to to edible plants that you intend to consume. The top label needs to be peeled back to reveal the safety instructions, which for such a toxic product, really should be easier to spot! In recent years, it’s developed a reputation for being dangerous; however the jury is out on a definitive conclusion. Around the bases of roses, ornamental shrubs and tree, and under hedges (providing they are established with woody bark). It can see off hardier plants like brambles, nettles and thistles, and is the best weed killer for clearing overgrown, unruly spaces.That being said, a recent study by the British Ecological Society showed a 96 per cent mortality rate for bumble bees sprayed with Roundup compared to controls and Weedol, so don’t spray bees with it. Overall, this is certainly one of the best weed killers for getting rid of tougher weeds and tree stumps, but it does need to be used with patience as the results aren’t instant. However, as with all chemical weed killers, it could have a negative effect on wildlife, and children and pets should be kept away from the treated area, so just because it doesn’t kill grass don’t be fooled into thinking the chemicals are less hazardous. This is not necessarily due to any shortcoming of the herbicide itself, but related to how plants absorb moisture. Contact weed killers: These powerful herbicides destroy plant life, killing any part they touch or – in some cases – the whole plant as they’re absorbed.