We’ve got three very different products. The easiest is Roundup. This is just a pump and go sprayer – premixed and ready to use. And so dictates how we will use the other weed killers too for a fair test. So let’s say that’s going to be 60m2 per weed killer. I’ve added 36ml of Gallup to 1.5 litres. Following the manufacturer recommended for concentration. Measuring out Gallup concentrate in our test Obviously when a product claims to be fast acting within 48 hours you naturally assume finished, so can be a little disappointing. Never fear, it’ll work alright! From my experience, it works really well on both annual and perennial weeds. It’s particularly effective against your normal problems like stinging nettles, dandelions, and even hardier thistle. With the deep rooted weeds you’ll find they take longer to die off, don’t lose faith. Glyphosate is an incredibly powerful chemical and does it’s job well.

Here’s another great weed killer. This time it’s an offering from Weedol. I am going to go right off the bat and say this is an incredible product in testing. Strongest weed killer for home use [ tested and proven]: Gallup Absolutely ideal against bramble and thistle. Residual weed killers: These weed killers target the soil and kill weeds as they’re absorbed through the roots. They’re effective and long-lasting, but their awesome power comes at a price, hanging around in your garden and affecting the soil quality and future plant growth.Even your lawn can be irreversibly damaged by using the wrong kind of weed killer on it, so it’s important to do your homework before buying and applying any product. There are weed killers that are designed to be used on lawns, just as there are ones designed for patios, paths, and other areas and surfaces, so be sure to buy the right one for your needs. It’s actually so strong, it has no problem dealing with the nastiest problems like Japanese Knotweed and Ivy. If you have this type of issue then I would recommend using this product ahead of all others. If you have a large patch to clear then in about two weeks this will show tremendous signs of killing off most annual and perennials. Here’s a look at a two week treatment that you can expect from using the product: It’s a 5-litre bottle so heavy enough to know it’s there. I wouldn’t say it’s too heavy though and it has an integral handle with finger grips for easy portability.

For the Roundup things are much more straightforward being a ready mix weed killer however they are very vague about coverage so I worked this out to be about 1.5-2 litres needed. Roundup– going to use 2 litres max in this test based on 60m2 The Weedol tubes treat 30m2 each and are designed to go into one litre of water – so we will load 2 litres and two tubes: Two tubes of Weedol into a couple of litres of water Before we begin the process of application. It is essential you have a mask, goggles, and gloves. Always wear these and ensure you have tough clothing like jeans and some boots. It is not an exaggeration to talk about how dangerous these chemicals are. You only have to look at what they do to plants…. Some weed killers start to work within 24 hours, while others might take a week to have much impact. Don’t be tempted to reapply without reading the instructions. If, after the quoted time, you still have persistent weeds hanging in there, there’s usually no harm in giving them another dose to finish them off. Is there an alternative?

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Avoid spraying on windy days as this will increase the likelihood of ingestion as well as reduce the amount of product that is absorbed on the leaf. If you spot bad weather on the horizon, stop what you’re doing and wait for dry weather. Protect wildlife Approved for use all around the garden, on gravel areas, paths, drives and along fences. ROUNDUP® Fast Action Ready to Use Weedkiller can be used to clean up weedy areas before planting vegetables, flowers, shrubs and to renovate overgrown areas. Cautions What we like about this weed killer is that it uses a unique dual-action formulation. In addition to 125g/l glyphosate, the solution contains 20 g/l diflufenican, a broad-leaved weed herbicide that has been used in Europe for years. These weed killers are also lethal to bees – it peturbs their gut. For that reason using weed killer in Winter has its merits if you can find a dry spell. The bees won’t be about to be harmed. I am quite serious about preventing bee population decline and written on the matter extensively. For this reason, where possible, I would ask you to consider a weed burner or if generaly weeding, a weed puller or a hoe first. Ideal time to apply weed killer