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Kris (loveshack) starts with ... I live on the Murray River and have a problem with river reeds growing in my lawn and river frontage. I have tried glysophosphate, chopping them down, digging them out but they still persist. The problem is I cannot dig out all the tubers so they persist. Any suggestions for permanent removal of the reeds? | About the Author Kris (loveshack) Caurnamont 29th April 2014 9:03am #UserID: 9880 Posts: 2 View All Kris (loveshack)'s Edible Fruit Trees |
MaryT says... Kris, How fortunate are you to live on a river front! I am sorry to hear that you have been trying to kill the reeds - they are vital to the health of the river and the well being of YOUR property and environment. The reed beds purifies the water in the river and thereby revitalise your soil. I know you want to enjoy a lawn that runs into the river but that reed bed is also there to prevent flooding of your property. Its natural environment is by the river side so it will grow well there, unless there is a drought. You can also harvest the reeds for fuel as they do in Europe. Putting poison on it and thereby the river and environment would be unwise. | About the Author MaryT Sydney 29th April 2014 11:13am #UserID: 5412 Posts: 2066 View All MaryT's Edible Fruit Trees |
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