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kellycherie13
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Posts: 2
Location: Mackay
Registered: September 2008

Sensitive weed - any suggestions?

Posted 127 days ago

Hi,
I'm fairly new to Mackay and I've come across this sensitive weed which I've never really seen before. It seems to be quite hardy really, and I'm wondering if anyone has any clues as to how I can easily get rid of it.
The sensitive weed grows in the lawn and has dark green leaves that curl up if you touch them, as well as lots of little thorns which make it interesting when you try to pull them out. It gets little pink/purple pompom flowers on them.
I've tried pulling a fair few out with some tools and gloves on, but I can't get rid of them fast enough. A friend suggested vinegar, but I don't think that had much effect.
Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Kelly

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ducky
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Location: QLD
Registered: July 2008

RE: Sensitive weed - any suggestions?

Posted 126 days ago

I know some one in Cairns with that problem, I cant remember what they did, Ill get back to you.
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pomolo
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RE: Sensitive weed - any suggestions?

Posted 126 days ago

I recommend that you buy a Yates weeding brush. It's a proven product for me and I use it on weeds anywhere in my garden but it's especially good for weeds in the lawn. Use a diluted glyphosate solution and just dab the brush on the foliage of the weeds in question. Works a treat and it saves your back as well. Cost about $40.

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ducky
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Location: QLD
Registered: July 2008

RE: Sensitive weed - any suggestions?

Posted 125 days ago

I asked my rellie in Cairns, she said all that worked was to pull it out. the poisons they used didn't work. But there may be other poisons out there that will. Sorry I couldn't help.
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kellycherie13
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Posts: 2
Location: Mackay
Registered: September 2008

RE: Sensitive weed - any suggestions?

Posted 124 days ago

Hi,
Thanks for all of your responses. I will give the glyphosate a go. I'll have to check and see what the concoction was that I tried on it before, but at this point, I'll give anything a go because it seems to spread faster than I can pull it out! If only there were more hours in the day...
Thanks again for your help. I really appreciate it.
Have a great weekend!
Kelly :)

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