How do I get rid of this plant?

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  1. turni2k

    turni2k Apprentice Gardener

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    In the corner of my front yard I've got this big plant/bush thing growing.

    It once had purple lavender looking things on the end, but I've trimmed it right down and want to get rid of it completely.

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    Some people have mentioned just pouring bleach on it. I'm yet to try anything and was wondering what the best plan of attack is.

    If you look closely you will see some of the roots have buried under the edge of the concrete along the side of the wall pulling it away, I'm not sure how far its gone in other directions so just want it killing somehow :)

    Thanks for reading,
    Hope someone is able to give me some advice.
     
  2. davygfuchsia

    davygfuchsia Gardener

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    It is a Buddleia , best to cut it down to about 6in ,and treat with SBK Brushwood Killer as per directions ..

    Dave
     
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      Marley Farley Affable Admin! Staff Member

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      [​IMG] it is a self seeded Buddleia.. A nightmare for doing that.. We got rid of some in the wall by cutting them down to a few inches high then we drilled each piece & put Deep Root in the holes & plugged them. it has never come back.. The stumps rotted away really quickly after that too.. :sunny: Hope that helps..
       
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      • turni2k

        turni2k Apprentice Gardener

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        Thanks for the speedy replies guys, great help :)

        Will get onto it tomorrow when the sun rolls around again.
         
      • Madahhlia

        Madahhlia Total Gardener

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        The fresh-looking green leaves around the base look like sycamore and ash seedlings. If you think the buddleia's a nuisance, it will be nothing compared with what those seedlings are planning in a few year's time, so get them out double quick while you've still got the upper hand.
         
      • Evil Len

        Evil Len Nag a ram

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        ^ this :)

        I'm trying this approach on the larger ash tree-lets in my garden
         
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