Box Blade and Weeds in Gravel

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#11  
It looks like it would do the job. I too hate to use chemicals. The box blade seems like it would do the job if used correctly, plus I can use it for other projects.

Tom_H, I did read that thread and it had some good information.
 
   / Box Blade and Weeds in Gravel #12  
I have a gravel trail (through the woods) leading to my shop. I spary it sping and fall using a spot sprayer hook to the battery of my Kubota RTV900. get the job done faster than I can walk back to my shop on foot. Also keeps sticker bushes and other weeds down along the sides. It's not near my well so not worried about the spray.
 
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#13  
What kind of spray do you use? I've used vegetation killer that works well, but you could go broke buying it.
 
   / Box Blade and Weeds in Gravel #14  
What kind of spray do you use? I've used vegetation killer that works well, but you could go broke buying it.

I have used generic glycsphate and was recently told about a generic Crossbow.
 
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#16  
I guess i could buy it at any garden supply store? Does it keep the weeds down for a good amount of time?
 
   / Box Blade and Weeds in Gravel #17  
Glyphosate is the spelling... and its trade name is roundup.

A reasonably priced, broad spectrum herbicide.

You are right, I missed the spelling. Roundup is the brand name that uses Glyphosate as its main ingredient. I have used generic Roundup with other names of which I forget now. I now use Roundup Ultra. When buying be sure to get the concentrate.

Interesting link:Sorting Through the Glyphosate Jungle
 
   / Box Blade and Weeds in Gravel #18  
I guess i could buy it at any garden supply store? Does it keep the weeds down for a good amount of time?

Sorta... it only kills what it gets onto.

It has no residual effect, and breaks down in the environment fairly quickly. < 5 days if I remember correctly. Been a while since I read the MSDS.

The nice part about this herbicide is that it kills the entire plant, root system and all.

I still have to treat the driveway 2-3 times a year, but its quick, easy and effective.

BUT the time from treatment to plants dead is 5-10 days, so if you're the sort that wants instant gratification this is not the right choice. Its darn effective it just takes a bit of time to work its magic.
 
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#19  
That's why I would rather just scrape it every so often. It would be easier and cheaper.
 
   / Box Blade and Weeds in Gravel #20  
That's why I would rather just scrape it every so often. It would be easier and cheaper.

And I've never met a weed that has developed a resistance to iron like they sometimes do to herbicides. :thumbsup:
 

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