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If you are looking for a product to get rid of hard to control weeds then there is nothing quite like Loram 24 Still key in the marketplace, this product offers excellent efficacy against a wide range of problem weeds, when applied as a foliar treatment. “Weeds, such as Japanese Knotweed, which are prolific and […]

Progreen Weed Control Solutions have a new brand name for their total weed killer which gives complete control of the nightmare weed “Horsetail” (Equisetum spp). “Kurtail” (previously known as “Kibosh”) gives a rapid and complete kill of horsetails, sometimes called “Marestail” or “Bottle-brush”. Kurtail is different to glyphosate which has always struggled to give adequate […]

Aquatic Weed Control with Roundup Pro Biactive Aquatic use means spraying in or on land immediately adjacent to a body of water, where the land immediately adjacent to is defined as the bank of the body of water. The body of water can be enclosed (i.e. ponds or reservoirs which do not drain to a […]

Parsley piert is a small weed which grows commonly throughout the UK but is often not noticed. Because of its small size, it becomes a problem mainly in turf where it survives low mowing heights. One of its main characteristics is that it tolerates a wide range of herbicides used selectively in turf, so it often […]

Rushes occur mainly but not solely on poorly drained soils of low pH. Infestations often arise in disturbed areas of pasture or where the sward is weak. Soft rush, the main weedy species, is widespread and forms tussocks that extend by means of the short creeping rhizomes from which new shoots and ultimately new plants arise. […]

Grazon* 90 is a very effective foliar acting herbicide for the control of perennial broadleaved weeds including nettles, docks, thistles, brambles, broom and gorse in established grassland. It is available as an emulsifiable concentrate containing 240 g/litre of triclopyr and 60 g/litre of clopyralid. When using Grazon 90 it is critical that none of the product enters […]

A solution to controlling weeds in amenity vegetation With the loss of dichlobenil, landscape managers are needing an alternative for controlling weeds in amenity vegetation.  Kerb Flo and Flexidor 125 provides an ideal tank mix solution to give long term control of many weeds. Kerb Flo and Flexidor 125 combine to give high levels of […]

Bamboo is widely planted both for its ornamental value and as windbreaks, but like any perennial, rhizomatous grass it can sometimes creep too far and become an invasive and troublesome weed. Control with Roundup Pro Biactive Spray the foliage between July and September for maximum effect with a dilution of 25ml per litre of water […]

Background Himalayan Balsam, (Impatiens glandulifera), is native to the Western Himalayas and since its introduction in 1839 it has spread throughout the British Isles. It is the tallest annual plant found in the British Isles, growing to more than 2-3 m in height. Each plant can produce 800 seeds, which are released explosively from the […]

Effective control of weeds on hard surfaces Controlling weeds on hard surfaces poses some challenges not encountered by the landscaper when treating soil substrates. The judicious use of herbicides is one of the most effective methods of long lasting weed control on hard surfaces; care should be taken to select the most suitable products and […]

Protect your lawn from moss this winter Progreen, the online weed control and ground care company, advises early intervention to prevent a moss invasion on the scale seen in early 2010. A wet August has already increased the chances of moss becoming a problem in turf and lawns in 2010/2011. Moss Growth On Turf And […]

Maintaining a healthy paddock Maintaining a healthy paddock isn’t just a job for spring and summer but needs year round attention to ensure your horse is happy and healthy Agronomist and ground care expert Robert Boothman of Progreen Weed Control Solutions explains how to keep your paddock in top condition during the autumn months. By […]