Solved What Weed is this?

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  1. Silver surfer

    Silver surfer PLANTAHOLIC

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    Well done.
    Cardamine hirsuta.
    The flowers are tiny just 4 white petals.
    In my pic below it clearly shows a single open flower, more flower buds AND a thin, long seed pod ready to spread hundreds more seeds.
    Eeeck! CARDAMINE  HIRSUTA  HAIRY BITTERCRESS 02-May-11 2-38-40 PM.02-05-2011 14-38-041.jpg
     
  2. Kevin Cowans

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    Hello

    Thanks for the Reply.

    So, Cardamine hirsuta it is.

    What would be the Best course of Action, Hand Pull or Hoe?

    Hand Pull would be difficult as, in my Original Photo, you can see that there is not really anything to Hand Pull.

    Any suggestions on its Control?

    Thanks in advance

    Kevin
     
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    As previously mentioned try a flame thrower.
    Otherwise hand weeding daily/hourly...endlessly for ever!
     
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    I would say regular manual weeding will work. It's impossible to get rid of weeds 100% outside. Wind and birds contribute to bringing new seeds into your garden.
     
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    Hello

    Thanks for all the Replies, it is appreciated,

    I see endless Weeding ahead of Me, Oh Joy :sad:

    Kevin
     
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