Think Ahead for the Perfect Weed Free Garden

Whilst putting the garden to bed for the winter, cutting back perennials and mowing the lawn for the last time, applying a weed killer now can help control persistent weeds with deep roots, saving you a bigger job next year.

To prevent the likely hood of woody weeds, such as brambles returning, it is best practice to cut back the weed before spraying it with a weed killer and then reapplying the product again as they re-shoot prior to winter. Ideal for this is Roundup XL Tough & Deep Root Ready to Use, which is available in a new easy to use 1-litre sprayer and will control most perennial, tough, deep-rooted weeds such as brambles, nettles, thistles and couch.

Along with other unwanted vegetation around the garden, tree saplings and stumps that re-grow can be a problem. Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer, available in a 250ml-dispensing bottle, can be applied with a brush to the exposed stump or to notches in the bark - working its way down to the roots so it won't grow back. It can also be used on the trunk of well-established ivy plants during the dormant period between October and March.

In addition, a 20% solution of Roundup Tree Stump & Root Killer can be poured into the hollow stem of Japanese Knotweed if treating after mid August.

Roundup is available from all good garden product retailers. For more information and stockists please visit www.roundup-garden.com