What people keep running into with pest plants
Complaints tagged pest plants, each raised by more than one person. One-off posts are not included.
3 recurring problems · 98 people · 5 forums we read
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- 93How to get rid of creeping weeds without breaking rootsStandard weed killers fail against creeping weeds, and pulling them by hand usually snaps the short stem while leaving long, deep roots behind to regenerate. This painstaking work causes backache and leaves tiny rooted fragments that can completely take over a patch of lawn within a year if any are left in the ground.
- 3How to clear fence line weeds without destroying the trimmerUsing a whipper snipper along a wire mesh fence causes the line or head to get caught and shred itself to pieces. This prevents property owners from cleaning up overgrown vegetation and grass without ruining their equipment.
- 2How to safely remove an overgrown plant near the houseOvergrown plants and sprouting palms near a house foundation create uncertainty about whether to handle removal independently or hire a professional. Removing them requires figuring out the correct approach to prevent property damage and stop further growth.
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