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Is there a gap at the bottom at all, where you could CAREFULLY spray the offending weeds?
Selective herbicide?
If you can't carefully spray RUP or use a Weed Stick before the hedge leafs, what about something like Kerb grannules et al (although you've probably just missed the window of opportunity?). Won't kill on contact so you may still need to do some pulling anyway of subseqent dead stuff but should stop it reoccuring.
[Edit] legally you've got until end of Feb to apply Kerb etc ;)
http://www.progreen.co.uk/weed-killers/long-lasting-weed-killers/we...
Hi Gary,
This is a common misconception with Kerb!!
The date restrictions only apply to certain arable and fruit crops, but not to amenity vegetation and hedges.
Kerb label
Not trying to nit pick! Just wanted you to be aware!
Cheers Ollie
Never used Kerb Liquid, but Kerb Grannules use states:
"For Trees & Ornamental shrubs:
Soil and weather conditions:
Kerb Granules require moisture for root uptake. Best residual action is obtained in moist, cold soils. Kerb Granules can be applied in all weather conditions. Application on top of snow and to severely frozen ground is not recommended where run-off is likely to occur.
When Best to apply:
For best control cold, moist conditions are required after application. In southern counties of England and Wales, and on peaty gleys and peat soils with a depth of organic matter greater than 10 cm (4 in), best control is usually achieved with application from 1 October, but no later than the end of January. In other areas, and on mineral soils, similar levels of control may be achieved with applications from 1 October, but no later than the end of February. Local conditions (e.g. altitude, north-facing slopes, previous weather) may affect these timings.Should warm, dry conditions prevail after application, weed control may be reduced
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If I've misread the label, then I have misread the label, but the way it structured has always led me to believe this to be the case.
Has control been reduced then ?
Ahh, then yes you are completely right!!
Hi Darren,
If you are quick, you still have time to apply Kerb, either as granules or liquid and you can also mix this with Flexidor to gain extra control over a wider range of weeds. There is not actually any last date of application for Kerb to hedges, but it does want to be applied when soil temperatures are below 8 degrees. It would depend on how long your hedge is as to whether you want to go for this option, as the Kerb or its equivalent generic come in a 5L containers.
Another option would be to wait until a bit later in the Spring and use a graminicide such as Shogun.
I have included a couple of links below for these products.
Kerb Flo
Flexidor
Shogun
If you need anything else, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Cheers, Ollie
ollie.wright@agrigem.co.uk
0800 133 7849
Darren, the other replies are not in strict chronological order, but as has been pointed out, Kerb cannot be applied this late and Flexidor on its own will not control grasses.
Why not try a weedwiper with glyphosate - it can be pushed along at ground level to avoid the hedge leaves and flatten the grasses - covering them with glyphosate in the process...no overspray or drift and at least its a step up from hand weeding!!
Weedwiper
www.progreen.co.uk
0800 032 6262, (01778) 394052
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