Robin, more can actually be less, less effective that is. Use Roundup at the recommended rate because if used extra-strong it can sort of "cauterize" the plant tissue rather than kill. Judy in overcast New Jersey On 3/25/2021 12:04 PM, R Hansen via pbs wrote: > """The leaves have a waxy coating which is why Roundup doesn't work as a > spray application. However - if you snip the top of the leaves with > scissors (sort of like trimming a hedge) and then spray so the Roundup > dribbles inside the hollow leaves - that is an effective technique.""" > > Judy's reply regarding snipping off tops to allow herbicide to go into tubes of leaves is so sensible, I can hardly wait to try it! I'll also use a few drops of detergent as a sticker. In this case, some is good, more is better! I have a rampant spread of English? Bluebells or whatever they are and they're coming up everywhere, so crowded they mostly don't bloom. I can't wait to try this - the weatherman says we'll have dry weather for a few days... > > Robin Hansen > > In wet coastal Oregon > > _______________________________________________ > pbs mailing list > pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net > http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… > Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net> -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus/ _______________________________________________ pbs mailing list pbs@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net http://lists.pacificbulbsociety.net/cgi-bin/… Unsubscribe: <mailto:pbs-unsubscribe@lists.pacificbulbsociety.net>