Question From:
stuart jackson in freshwater, cairns QLD
Nature of problem:
eliminating invasive weeds
Type of Plant (if known):
singapore daisy
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
healthy
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
friable rocky clay – steeply sloping
How often do you water the plant:
never
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
mostly shaded, sun for several hours only
What type of plant is it:
singapore daisy – invasive weed
How long since you planted it:
apparently has existed for several years
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
na
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
ground
What other treatments have you given the plant:
none
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Other Comments:
we have purchased a steeply sloping block of land that is mostly covered with light forest. the driveway cutting is blanketed in singapore daisy, being a total area of 1.5hectares of weed. there is a gully & periodic water course beside the driveway. we wish to eliminate the daisy, but are concerned about spraying with herbicide for fear of runoff; poisoning of the soil, frogs, etc
can you advise if there is a safe spray we could use
or alternate method for removal of this large area of weed to minimise regrowth
Answer: Hi Stuart, Spray with Roundup Biactive available from rural produce stores like Elders. This form of glyphosate is very safe around waterways. Don