Does anyone have a good method to get rid of bindweed?
Question:Bindweed seems to grow everywhere and the roots go on forever. thanks
Answers:
I hate it too, and I agree, it's very difficult to deal with.
There are 3 methods: "nonviolent": http://www.pesticide.org/bindweed.html...
and "violent": herbicide sprayed on the leaves and roots (with repeated applications as necessary); or (if you can locate the roots and there are no valuable plants nearby) pour a gallon of HOT BOILING WATER on the base of the plant. (This is cheap and often effective.)
Using integrated pest mangement is the key to controlling bindweed. I have had fairly good success by pulling them early in the year while the roots are shallow. As the season goes on I switch to spraying an herbicide called Killzall. A stronger formulation of Roundup. Be diligent and good luck.
A soft organic method would be to spray white vinigar onto the weed, cover all leave surfaces and may need to repeat in 3-4 days.
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