In this house we have extensive paving.
I have poisoned all the weeds that have grown up through the cracks with
roundup (Glyphosate).
They have died down and when fully brown, I am planning to add them to
my compost. As I do not use this material very often, is it safe to add
to the compost?
Also any suggestions to plant in the weeds place in cracks in the pavers
and concrete. The area is from heavy shade to full sun for about 4 - 5
hours maximum a day.
Bob
We have just had to replace the whole of our gas lines as the old
galvanized pipes had rusted out.
> They have died down and when fully brown, I am planning to add them to
> my compost. As I do not use this material very often, is it
> safe to add to the compost?
Depends on who you believe. It has a short half life under reasonably =
moist
conditions, and becomes 'inert' on contact with soil. Composted, it
shouldn't harm your plants.
Thymes between your pavers and, if there isn't much foot traffic, small
leafed sedums, sempervivums, and other succulents. Achillea tomentosa =
and
Cerastium tomentosum might work well, too.
Barb in Southern Indiana Zone 5/6 dorsettb@kiva.net
A garden is a link to the passing seasons. ~Sheryl London
Joel wrote:
> My understanding is that glyphosphate was first patented by Dow as a
rust
> inhibitor and then was later discovered to have herbicidal properties.
> Joel
> You are probably right that Dow patented it as a rust inhibitor.
(=fungicide
> or killer of fungi)
Rust is an oxidation process, not something caused by a fungus. In all the
research I've done on glyphosate products I've found nothing to indicate Dow
Chemical ever had anything to do with its development, it was Monsanto all
the way.
Kimm
Someone posted an article or link about research on Glyphosate. I
thought I saved it to read later but cant find it now. Can someone
please resend it.
Thank You
Frank
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