horsetail

[ann-the-nan]

Horsetail can be a mighty. Problem as it seems years to eradicate. I've heard of only two really good solutions on the radio. One Gardner said it off close to the ground, then give it a go bps soaking of a systemic weedkiller. Repeat for 7-10 years and you should be horsetail free by then. The other worldly. Wise gardener said "move". Sorry neither are really helpful, they are just what I remember from the whole programme. While I have been in hospital on and off for nearly years it has re-established itself in my borders.

[Alison]

To be honest although it's difficult to get rid of it isn't really that much of a problem. The roots are very deep so it doesn't compete for food and it doesn't wrap round things like bind weed and choke the living lights out of everything. Just pull it up when you see it and don't stress, there are bigger things in life (and gardening )

[bretty666]

I came across this in my herb book yesterday..yes..it can be used as a herb for many things. young shoots in salads.green stems cooked like asparagus ...fried in flour and butter? Effective against incontinence .reduces white spots in your nails .skin toner.its root system has been found down a cliffside going down 40ft!! (12m) let me kbow if you eant the fingernail recipe lol

[Knight of Albion]

To be honest although it's difficult to get rid of it isn't really that much of a problem. The roots are very deep so it doesn't compete for food and it doesn't wrap round things like bind weed and choke the living lights out of everything. Just pull it up when you see it and don't stress, there are bigger things in life (and gardening )

That is very wise advice...