We are currently still living in our rental apartment, and since we planted the balcony for the first time, we have been having trouble with weeds. They grow out of the joints between the tiles.
It seems to us that the individual tiles were not laid very carefully, and the gaps between the tiles, especially along the outer edges and near the railing, are quite large.
Today, when I was setting up the umbrella and moving two larger plant pots apart, I was almost shocked. There’s what looks like half a wild meadow growing there! These strange weed creatures, see photo, have extremely thick stems and roots.
And quite unpleasant: many small gray creatures live there, strange woodlice that quickly ran back into the joints.
My quick attempt with my joint cleaner was unsuccessful; I can’t reach the roots at all.
In general, it’s a futile effort: I pull weeds about twice a week, but dandelions and chives (yes, really!) keep growing between the joints. Especially the chives, I can’t get rid of them with the joint cleaner.
Last year I already went to a garden center looking for a weed killer, but somehow they didn’t want to sell me anything suitable. It might be tricky on a balcony with children around, etc. I think I will go to a proper hardware store early tomorrow to get some kind of chemical treatment. Do you have any tips? Also happy to hear about special tools or materials that can be applied into the joints.
It seems to us that the individual tiles were not laid very carefully, and the gaps between the tiles, especially along the outer edges and near the railing, are quite large.
Today, when I was setting up the umbrella and moving two larger plant pots apart, I was almost shocked. There’s what looks like half a wild meadow growing there! These strange weed creatures, see photo, have extremely thick stems and roots.
And quite unpleasant: many small gray creatures live there, strange woodlice that quickly ran back into the joints.
My quick attempt with my joint cleaner was unsuccessful; I can’t reach the roots at all.
In general, it’s a futile effort: I pull weeds about twice a week, but dandelions and chives (yes, really!) keep growing between the joints. Especially the chives, I can’t get rid of them with the joint cleaner.
Last year I already went to a garden center looking for a weed killer, but somehow they didn’t want to sell me anything suitable. It might be tricky on a balcony with children around, etc. I think I will go to a proper hardware store early tomorrow to get some kind of chemical treatment. Do you have any tips? Also happy to hear about special tools or materials that can be applied into the joints.
May I join in here? I can’t find the thread I created anymore.
On the neighboring property, there is this weed (see pictures). Can someone tell me what it is or how I can get rid of it?
It is now growing through the soil of our rolled lawn, and I have to pull it out every two days. Small clusters are already forming. When I remove them, there is a hole in the lawn.
The pictures were taken on the neighboring property to make it easier to identify.
Thank you for your help.
On the neighboring property, there is this weed (see pictures). Can someone tell me what it is or how I can get rid of it?
It is now growing through the soil of our rolled lawn, and I have to pull it out every two days. Small clusters are already forming. When I remove them, there is a hole in the lawn.
The pictures were taken on the neighboring property to make it easier to identify.
Thank you for your help.
markus27036 Jul 2017 06:12Buying glyphosate on eBay. That will definitely kill it. Available up to 250ml (8.5 fl oz) without requiring expert certification.
markus2703 schrieb:
Buy glyphosate on eBay. That will definitely kill it. Available up to 250ml (8.5 fl oz) without a certificate of competence. Great. We are fighting here to get this carcinogenic substance off the market, and you spread it in your garden.
I have two beautiful weed pullers myself. Can only recommend them.
markus27036 Jul 2017 07:53kaho674 schrieb:
I have two beautiful weed pullers. I can only recommend them. I assume you live in an urban area? Around here, with wild meadows and fields nearby, you can’t really keep things under control with those.
Regarding glyphosate: everyone has to decide for themselves. Many people simply don’t realize that many other herbicides are also based on it and then buy expensive mixtures in fancy spray bottles. Those, however, don’t work nearly as well and are just much more expensive.
And all herbicides are toxic/harmful. Careful application is necessary.