Hi all,
Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagria) is a problem. We had a bit of it in our garden when we moved in, but over time I got rid of it by continually removing the green shoots and any rhizome I could get at.
People often recommend deep digging, but that is counter productive because it creates bare ground and any rhizome fragments really enjoy themselves without any competition. <"Glyphosate worked">, but you still have the bare ground issue after treatment.
You could try a ground-cover Geranium. If you planted <"Geranium x oxonianum "Claridge Druce"> it would definitely work over time, but you might eventually consider the Ground Elder the lesser of the two evils.
cheers Darrel
Nice Rhododendron, unfortunately it is pick a name with these, but it looks like a R. williamsianum hybrid. They like a sunny position, but are a bit prone to frost damage to the new growth and flowers (the plant itself is really hardy). I really like <"Temple Belle"> and may yet find a big pot for it (our garden soil is unsuitable).Rhododendron surrounded by ground elder. Any tips for getting rid of the latter?
Ground Elder (Aegopodium podagria) is a problem. We had a bit of it in our garden when we moved in, but over time I got rid of it by continually removing the green shoots and any rhizome I could get at.
People often recommend deep digging, but that is counter productive because it creates bare ground and any rhizome fragments really enjoy themselves without any competition. <"Glyphosate worked">, but you still have the bare ground issue after treatment.
You could try a ground-cover Geranium. If you planted <"Geranium x oxonianum "Claridge Druce"> it would definitely work over time, but you might eventually consider the Ground Elder the lesser of the two evils.
cheers Darrel
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