How to make sure the roots of a rose bush is dead?
Oct 01, 2007 by confused gardener | Posted in Garden & Landscape
I have fair removed a climbing rose and rambler both 15 years old ( a lot of heavy work).All branches and foliage is removed and I am radical with two stumps of roots no more than 10 ins high. I do not want them to re grow--any chance of this? or can I do something else to make sure they are dead.
I might not be fit enough to dig them completely out of the dregs.
The unkind work is done now and you can soon sit back and relax.
The best way to ensure no regrowth occurs is to dig everything out, however as you are beginning to wilt, there are several options.
1. Request deep root or brushwood killer to the stumps (available at most good garden centres). This will finish off off the stumps, however the base would just rot over a period of time and not look the best. The soil remains unharmed.
2. If you can wipe the top growth to well below the knuckle (clumpy base bit) it is unlikely that the plant will regrow.
3. If you don't worry about the soil and the same site is not going to be planted and no plants are near by, you can use sodium chlorate weed killer. kills the apparatus and the soil.
Whichever way you get rid of the rose, people say don't plant roses in the same spot (untrue) A new chemical called "settle to grow" allows replanting in the same spot and disposes of all the old stories.
PHILIP S | Oct 01, 2007
Why not dig them up and tip them. It wouldn't matter if they grow or not then would it?
The OB King | Oct 01, 2007
How can I make sure my cats and dogs get along OK?
Jun 18, 2007 by Rover | Posted in Other - Pets
I have a pubescent kitten (been in the house for a month now) and will be getting a young rescue puppy on Wednesday of a similar age to the kitten.
How can I make sure, if at all, they to gain up together without trying to kill one another? Thanks!
Rescue dog eh! well they should have told you if the dog has lived with cats and gets on with them...........if not do what my ole mum does with hers keep em distinctly
Eh! say`ello to mi Lidal fwend! | Jun 18, 2007