Ivy has much wildlife value. As ground cover in woodland, ivy greatly lessens the effect of frost, enabling birds and woodland creatures to forage in leaf litter during bitter spells. Growing on trees, it provides hiding, roosting, hibernating and nesting places for various animals, birds and insects (including butterflies), particularly during the winter months and in areas where there are few other evergreens. The arboreal form is also an invaluable late nectar source for many pollinating insects Apply when soil is moist and weeds are actively growing. When treating tree stumps, avoid application during April, May or June when sap is rising. It’s also one of the best products in terms of value for money, coming in a liquid concentrate that can be diluted to cover up to 667 m². The bottle of weed killer automatically dispenses out pre-measured amounts of the concentrated product. Although some thought is still required whilst making up the diluted formula, it’s easier than a classic free-pour dispenser.

The best weed killer will show visible results within 1 – 2 days. My advice is to look for a large capacity that will treat a surface area of at least 100 m² as these will generally offer the best value for money. Prioritise weed killers that kill the entire plant, including the roots, to prevent the weed from re-sprouting . Types of weeds – What are you trying to eradicate, some weeds are tougher than others, and some have different growth patterns Like many off-the-shelf weed killers, it contains glyphosate. While this is strong enough to kill weeds, it’s also strong enough to harm pollinators and pond life. Having said that, treated areas can be replanted 7 days after application, which isn’t bad going for a weed killer.Dig out the bramble stump, taking the roots away at the same time. It is important to remove as much of the below-ground parts as possible, as brambles have the ability to regenerate from well below soil level. Seedlings should be weeded out by hand.

The use of weed killers should be a last resort, you should aim for good cultivation techniques to keep weeds at bay. Techniques such as mulching, digging and hoeing.

However, there are some other weed-removal options that you can consider, or that you might want to use alongside chemical weed killers:

SBK works by imitating the plants hormones that it is controlling – when the target weed is sprayed this type of foliar herbicide causes the plant to distort and leaves to twist and will be one of the first signs that the SBK weed killer is working MCPA – stands for ‘2-methyl-4-chlorophenoxyacetic acid’ and is used to keep broadleaf weeds like thistle at bay. Introducing Different Hormones. The plant’s hormones dictate its growth. Some weed killers contain plant hormones that, when applied to the plant, confuse the plant’s growth system. This will kill weeds as the plant eventually becomes deformed and dies. The ideal height to get best results when spraying it to have the spray approximately 30 cm above the target weed – this ensures good coverageOnce sprayed, do not cut the sprayed weed, but allow the herbicide to translocate down to the root system The Deadfast Concentrated Weed Killer Sachets is for those who don’t want to worry about mixing the right amount of product. It comes with 12 sachets and is able to cover up to 720 sqm. You can simply dispense a sachet of product into a watering can, add water and then apply to the weeds you are wanting to treat. Some weeds can be killed by simply pouring hot water over them. This can be effective on patios and driveways but will scald grass if used on the lawn. Our delivery partners may vary delivery schedules at certain times of the year. ProGreen cannot be held liable for errors or delays caused by our delivery partners. Please ensure all the details you supply are complete and accurate to achieve the best delivery. Well, prevention is the best cure and there are several tactics you can use to keep weeds away. You might prefer some methods over others, or consider using a combination:

Lawn Weed Killer: Sometimes known as Selective Lawn weed killer, this weed killer has been specifically designed to kill any plant other than Lawns. With these types of weed killers you usually leave the first mowed clippings on the lawn after application. The second and third mowed clippings should be thoroughly composted for a period of no less than 9 months. One disadvantage of using this weed killer is that you have to be careful with disposing of your grass clippings. Because of the chemicals used, grass clippings should not be disposed of in the standard council-collected green waste. If you choose to compost them , they need to be composted for at least 9 months before being suitable to use as mulch on the garden. SBK Brushwood Killer contains a selective andgrowth-regulating weedkiller (triclopyr) which breaks down in the soil within about six weeks. It controls most broad-leaved weeds and young woody saplings. It does not kill grass, though some damage to lawns and fine turf may occur. It is effective applied to the foliage of woody plants such as bramblesfrom spring until autumn.Glyphosate (the main ingredient in round-up) will kill ivy and brambles. However, it will take a long time for the plant to die and need several applications. Use Glyphosate in aquatic situations but remember to always read the label supplied with the weedkiller to ensure you properly protect the environment. This weed killer can kill all greenery (including your lawn!) so a lot of care needs to be taken. If you spray any weeds on your lawn, you’ll likely affect the surrounding area too. For this reason, it’s better for individuals or clusters of weeds on your driveway or patio. Stopping Protein Production: The most common method is by the weed killer affecting a plants ability of amino acid synthesis. This is amino acid synthesis is a vital element in a plant’s growth and health, without it, it will die. Glyphosate the chemical found in Gallup and RoundUp works in this way. Different Types Of Weed Killer Explained Children and Pets should be removed from the areas to be sprayed and only allowed to return a few hours after the sprayed area has dried. The weed killer needs to be diluted. Then, the diluted product can be sprayed or applied directly to the stem of the weeds. This makes it possible to avoid getting weed killer on other plants.