Alternatively, smother it with a sheet of black plastic mulch. Where very thick infestations occur there may be no option but to lift desirable plants, removing any parts of the weeds and hold the cleaned plants in weed-free ground while the infested border is cleaned up over the summer using the methods described for bare soil.ĭigging and hoeing will destroy this weed.
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Both processes will need to be repeated several times for full control.
Repeated hoeing through the summer will also eliminate this weed. Aerate in autumn to improve drainage.ĭig out young plants and runners with a trowel in spring. In spring, before mowing use a wire-toothed rake to lift the developing runners so that they can be cut by the mower. If chemical controls are used, they should be used only in a minimal and highly targeted manner. The RHS believes that avoiding pests, diseases and weeds by good practice in cultivation methods, cultivar selection, garden hygiene and encouraging or introducing natural enemies, should be the first line of control. Where these methods are not feasible, chemical controls may need to be used. Malvern Autumn Show - 22–24 September 2023įirst, consider whether this can be done using non-chemical means such as digging out or suppressing with mulch.RHS Garden Wisley Flower Show - 5–10 September 2023.
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