Methods Of Weed Control For Specific Areas Numbers refer to those in Chemical & Cultural Control sections |
Half Hardy Annuals |
Cultural (1.1, 1.2, 1.4) well, then chemical (3.1.2a). |
Hardy Annuals |
Cultural (1.1, 1.2, 1.4) well, then chemical (3.1.2a). |
Hardy Perennials |
Cultural (1.1, 1.2, 1.4), well. Season after planting: Cultural (1.1, 1.3) Prevention (2.1 to 2.8) Chemical (3.2.1) Spring/Autumn if serious. When established: Cultural (1.3) or Chemical (3.1.2a) inbetween shrubs. Spot treat with (3.1.1a) gel. |
Ground Cover |
Cultural (1.1, 1.3) Prevention (2.1) Chemical (3.1.1a) spot-treat. |
Trees & Shrubs |
Prevention (2.1 to 2.8) Chemical (3.2.1 or 3.2.4) Cultural (1.2), regular. |
Rock Gardens |
Chemical spot treat (3.1.2a) Cultural (1.1, 1.3) Prevention (2.1, 2.5). |
Paving |
Before laying: Cultural (1.1 to 1.6) Spring: Chemical (3.1.1a). After laying: spot treat with Chemical (3.1 .1a). If numerous annuals: Chemical (3.1.2a/3.2.2) together. If numerous perennials: Chemical (3.2.2/3.1.1b) together. |
Gravel |
Before laying Cultural (1.1 to 1.6) Chemical (3.2.2) March. After laying: Chemical (3.1.2a) for annuals OR (3.2.2/ 3.1.1b) together for annuals and perennials. |
Brickwork |
Dump scrubbing brush in 3.3.3. |
Neglected Land | Summer: Cultural (1.1, 1.2, 1.5, 1.6) Autumn: Cultural (1.2, 1.4) Chemical (3.1.2a) Spring: Cultural (1.3, 1.4)y |
Infested Sites | Cultural (1.1, 1.5) Chemical (3.2.3, 3.2.2, 3.1.1a), Then Cultural 1.4. |
Bare Ground | Chemical (3.2.1) Cultural (1.3 1.2), regular. |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.