tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post7069551927545279758..comments2024-03-27T08:40:31.785-06:00Comments on Clayton Cramer.: We Needed A Long Hose....Clayton Cramerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-10215859629604456632013-06-12T20:31:10.515-06:002013-06-12T20:31:10.515-06:00Glyphosate is something that kills existing plants...Glyphosate is something that kills existing plants when it is absorbed through the leaves and stems. <br /><br />But you have wind and birds constantly dropping new seeds onto your well-prepared (from weed seed point of view) earth. The Roundup would do nothing to stop those from germinating, even if it didn't start to decompose within seconds of hitting the soil.<br /><br />For longer term keeping an area clear, you have two choices -- something that makes the earth barren, or something that just stops the germination of new seeds.<br /><br />For the first, solutions of Imazapyr(in Arsenal and GroundClear) will kill everything both desired and not within range of where it is applied, and stay in the soil to so severely stunt the grown of anything new that it can't survive -- it does tend to migrate a bit, so keep it well away from anything you want to keep.<br /><br />For the second, gardeners who are transplanting established plants swear by Preen, which is a "pre-emergent" that stops the newly added seed from germinating. <br /><br />Talk to your local ag extension about this problem, they probably have good suggestions on products that will be best for the weeds common in your area. They will also be the best guide on when to apply them for maximum effectiveness.Douglas2https://www.blogger.com/profile/11290012200563917585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-61163535577134022712013-06-11T15:49:45.094-06:002013-06-11T15:49:45.094-06:00+1 on the 12 volt sprayer. I put mine on the back ...+1 on the 12 volt sprayer. I put mine on the back of my golf cart, get someone else to drive, and I can do everything that needs done in less than an hour.<br /><br />FWIW: I use Roundup.jdunmyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09304517693383396419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-14899143635018544782013-06-10T13:49:45.108-06:002013-06-10T13:49:45.108-06:00costco has 100' construction grade hoses for l...costco has 100' construction grade hoses for less than 1/2 what you paid, with lifetime warranties that I have used successfully twice in the past 15 years.<br /><br />Glyphosate is the active chemical (same as round up) and D&B is the cheapest I have found. About $55 for 2.5 gallon of concentrate.<br /><br />Buy a 15 or 25 gallon 12volt ATV (you do have an ATV??) sprayer for $100-$125 dollars. Works double duty as a weed sprayer and also for fire control(mix some dish detergent in it and you might be surprised how well it works on small brush/grass fire).BFRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09446254517738219155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-74556069695527734052013-06-10T07:47:42.437-06:002013-06-10T07:47:42.437-06:00The hose has other uses as well. We have not had ...The hose has other uses as well. We have not had good luck with hand pumped sprayers -- they doesn't seem to last.<br /><br />Thanks for the information about Killzall.Clayton Cramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03258083387204776812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2807403883562053852.post-26183954805169646732013-06-09T23:12:54.482-06:002013-06-09T23:12:54.482-06:00Killzall is 41% Glyphosate, or generic Round Up.
...Killzall is 41% Glyphosate, or generic Round Up.<br /><br />You could have bought a <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Chapin-20020-SureSpray-2-Gallon-Sprayer/dp/B000E2EZBO/ref=sr_1_9?ie=UTF8&qid=1370841014&sr=8-9&keywords=sprayer" rel="nofollow">2 gallon sprayer for $22</a>, and sprayed a diluted mixture of Glyphosate. It would have been cheaper, and easier than dragging a 100 foot hose.Michael The Magnificenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03820094319077676224noreply@blogger.com