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Old 05-10-2007, 11:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Polly Fouracre View Post
What about long-established nettles.We strimmed ours down a few weeks ago and I planned to zap them with glyphosate when they reappeared(now)Will spraying now do any good?
Nope. If you really want to get rid, you got to dig them out. they're fairly shallow rooted, but can go on for feet. They are rich in nutrients, so add to compost heap.
Nettles do support a lot of butterflies though, so keep a few if you can.
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