Re: Herbicides That Are Safe for Iris Beds
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- Subject: Re: Herbicides That Are Safe for Iris Beds
- From: K* S* <k*@laraby.tiac.net>
- Date: Thu, 27 Feb 1997 05:45:31 -0700 (MST)
We use a chemical called POAST to kill grasses in flower beds. I don't
know the active ingredient. If you can get it in CA, your local farm store
or greenhouse supply may have it.
This chemical is mixed with dormant oil, and sprayed right over the beds.
Only the grasses are killed. It works well, you just have to clean out all
the dead grass a couple of weeks later.
Kathy
Tewksbury, Massachusetts
zone 5
raining today.
On Wed, 26 Feb 1997, Albert F. Limberg wrote:
> I cultivate iris that my wife, a professional watercolorist, uses as painting subjects.
>
> Our beds are infested with grasses that I am forever trying to keep out of the beds.
> What herbicides are safe for use in iris beds and can be purchased in California. One
> breeder recommends VANTAGE, but I have been monumentally unsuccessful at locating this
> product in Concord, CA.
>
> I am open to ideas and alternatives.
>
> Thank you.
>
> Albert F. Limberg
> A New Kid On The Block
> campconn@pacbell.net
>
>
