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Apr 29, 2007 7:56:35 GMT
Post by Mo Termouth on Apr 29, 2007 7:56:35 GMT
I don't have a garden as such just a small patch at the side of my house. Someone gave me a plant and it grew into a bush which in turn buried its roots into the side of the house. We decided to get rid of it and cut it down to the root. My question is will the roots keep going or is there something I should do to what is left to make sure it does not sprout again?
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Apr 29, 2007 8:01:21 GMT
Post by Lord L on Apr 29, 2007 8:01:21 GMT
I don't have a garden as such just a small patch at the side of my house. Someone gave me a plant and it grew into a bush which in turn buried its roots into the side of the house. We decided to get rid of it and cut it down to the root. My question is will the roots keep going or is there something I should do to what is left to make sure it does not sprout again? Depends what it is: some plants will keep going however much you hack at them. Others will obligingly die. There are chemical things that you can buy to kill stumps (or roots) if you want to go down the chemical route. PS. Have a look here: www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profiles0806/weedkillers.asp
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Apr 29, 2007 8:09:36 GMT
Post by Mo Termouth on Apr 29, 2007 8:09:36 GMT
Thanks for that Lord L I've written those names down and will be going to the garden centre in the next couple of days.
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Apr 29, 2007 8:49:16 GMT
Post by carlott on Apr 29, 2007 8:49:16 GMT
A pic would help but it may be to late for that now.
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Apr 29, 2007 9:01:52 GMT
Post by Mo Termouth on Apr 29, 2007 9:01:52 GMT
A pic would help but it may be to late for that now. I can't take a picture at the mo. I have cut it down to the earth. But I will try the stuff that is in the link.
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Apr 29, 2007 19:18:33 GMT
Post by Lou Briccant on Apr 29, 2007 19:18:33 GMT
Ordinary Diesel is as good as anything to kill roots, it even works on large tree roots.
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Apr 29, 2007 19:21:30 GMT
Post by Lord L on Apr 29, 2007 19:21:30 GMT
Ordinary Diesel is as good as anything to kill roots, it even works on large tree roots. Creosote also does it, but I think you'll find it's illegal.
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Apr 29, 2007 19:26:20 GMT
Post by Lou Briccant on Apr 29, 2007 19:26:20 GMT
I don't know about Creosote Lord L, but I do know of Councils who use Diesel.
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Apr 29, 2007 19:41:00 GMT
Post by Lord L on Apr 29, 2007 19:41:00 GMT
I don't know about Creosote Lord L, but I do know of Councils who use Diesel. I wouldn't go to the wall on this one, but I believe that it is only legal to use chemicals which are expressly approved for use for that purpose under the Pesticide Regulations and the like. I don't think that creosote or diesel have been approved for this use, it is therefore, by default, illegal. It might be the case that it has not been approved for domestic use - I know that there are chemicals that farmers may use which gardeners may not. so maybe local authorities have greater liberty on this one. Or I could be entirely wrong.
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Apr 29, 2007 19:47:01 GMT
Post by carlott on Apr 29, 2007 19:47:01 GMT
Just found this on Yahoo Answers and it has a reference.
Drill holes, apply sugar, soda, molasses, cornmeal or anything with sugar. Cover with compost and wait a few weeks. The microbes, naturally occurring in the soil will break down the wood in a relatively short time. All this without damaging the environment and /or poisoning animals or people. Some of the previous answers suggest applying substances that will actually serve to preserve the stump! Also, the organic method will improve your soil as nature breaks down the ingredients. Good for you and good for your garden!
Source(s):
Dirt Doctor's Dirt; vol. VII no.7 March 2004
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