Best Weedkiller That Doesn't Require Foliage

[Old_Geezer]

Have a garden in a much worse state than expected. Weeds in borders & paved areas. Ivy & brambles at the end. Meadow grass by the gate. Etc.. Nightmare.

 

My woman is so embarrassed she wants to just cut stuff down to make it look better, as a) there's so much of it, and b) we can't pull it out.

 

Is there an effective weedkiller that works through roots/soil if the tops have been chopped off ? Because I search and at the last minute it's always, "Spray the foliage ...". Driving me mad here.

 

Cheers.

[Buenchico]

Try searching for 'residual weed killer':
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/beginners-guide/control-weeds/types-of-weed-control

[barry1010]

You can buy an electric weed killer that might do the job, effortless but time consuming.  Not overly expensive.

[Old_Geezer]

Cheers both. If the top has gone, I'm unsure how easy it is to find the root to electrocute. I have been using a gas wand thingy to burn some, but there are too many, and it takes an age to turn each to ash.

[douglas9401]

What you need Is an obliging farmer prepared to let you have a small sample of effective chemicals.

[jno]

got any bamboo, OG?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/jun/11/big-british-bamboo-crisis-invaded-my-beautiful-home

[Old_Geezer]

Bamboo, thankfully not.

Going to have to be careful because many of the weeds are nearer to wanted plants than I'd like.

(At least most of the desired plants at the front are now trimmed down. Improves it a bit.)