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).
Use (3.2.1) granules after planting.

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.