Subject: Re: Roundup
From: dsuding@aol.com (DSuding)
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Date: Sun, 7 Sep 1997 11:43:21 -0400
Message-ID: <MOD$970907.25309@rec.gardens.ecosystems>
References: <MOD$970907.20614@rec.gardens.ecosystems>


In article <MOD$970907.20614@rec.gardens.ecosystems>, Troy Coziahr
writes:

>I wasn't there to see what you did, but I have to assume that there is
>some other factor at work ( i.e. - error in mixing). I have used Roundup
>as needed for years to kill weeds in my driveway, selected areas around
>building foundations, to kill existing vegetation before putting in a
>flower garden, etc., and I have NEVER experienced anything like you
>describe. Weeds ALWAYS begin to reappear within about ten days (which is
>about the extent of Roundup's residual effect). The type of soil can
>also effect residual activity, but if it's been ten weeks, something went
>wrong during the application.
>

>
>
I was as surprised as you, but I actually used the pre-mixed form that
comes with a spray applicator. I have a clean border (still-3 months now)
and not a sign of a weed. Grass isn't invading the area either. Perhaps
the mix at the plant was incorrect prior to bottling it up for resale. Who
knows?

Dorothy
Zone 5 (transplant from zone 10)