Horsetail / Mares Tail

Otherwise known as mare’s tail or by its scientific name, Equisetum arvense, horsetail is a fast-growing, perennial weed that can be a nightmare to get rid of. Even if it’s attacked straight away, because it grows underground via rhizomes, it can spread quickly and prove a real challenge to eliminate.  Why get rid of it? […]

Horsetail weeds are not just any plant. They are some of the most difficult weeds to eradicate from your lawn or garden. If you find yourself struggling with horsetail (also called Marestail), there is hope yet. By choosing the right weed killer and following a few important guidelines, you can get rid of those troublesome […]

When scouring the internet for solutions to control the troublesome horsetail/mare’s tail weed, there are unfortunately many home remedies that are apparently “the best ways to gain control”. Today we will delve into the myths and see what the truths actually are. Myth 1: Killing horsetail with bleach There are many articles out there advertising […]

SBK Brushwood Killer is a brilliant amateur use selective weed killer. This product allows you to tackle tough, woody weeds without causing damage to your grass, killing the weeds right down to the roots. Due to its amateur label it means that it is perfect for home garden use and can be applied using a […]

Here are some of your top frequently asked questions, on the weed horsetail, answered. What is horsetail/mare’s tail? Horsetail is an easily recognised weed which in its early stage of growth looks like small asparagus spears which then develop fir tree like fronds which appears throughout summer. It can reach between 20-60cm tall and can […]

Introducing Amvista Spore Stop, ProGreen’s latest tool in the war against Horsetail. With warming soils and the recent significant increase in soil moisture due to heavy rainfall, many locations are seeing the emergence of the reproductive growth stage of the hated Mares Tail Weed. This growth is pale brown with a cone-like spore releasing structure […]

From late March to May, many people are beginning to see the signs of the mare’s tail/ horsetail weed emerging and are thinking about how to control them. Horsetail can be a very difficult weed to gain control of so we have put together a step-by-step guide to help those needing some guidance on how […]