Re[2]: Will Photina resprout from roots?
Moira wrote:
"I have had success in the past with simply painting the weedkiller
(about twice the normal spraying strength) on the cut ends rather than
spraying it. This not only ensures that it gets to the right place, but
causes the minimum pollution of the environment."
I have tried this only recently so haven't any empirical evidence of its long
term success. I am hopeful though. I was told (and this makes sense to me) that
one needs to apply the herbicide immediately after dropping the trunk while the
cut is fresh.
Elly wrote:
"Do any of you have experience with covering a stump completely with black
plastic, to keep light out so that a herbicide doesn't have to be used?"
I've tried this without much success. The plastic decays or gets torn
long before the stump gives up... Perhaps other people have had more success?
Kay wrote:
"I killed a plum tree stump by cutting or rubbing off the sprouts as they
appeared - took a while, but no herbicide needed."
This could work if one is really vigilant and patient. I find that I am neither
mostly:)
best to all,
Deborah
