I have a lot of small saplings that find their way into my garden between slabs block paving and burrowing through weed fabric in loose stone areas.
They seem to come from nowhere and then take hold, windblown from lots of nearby trees? If I am quick while they are small they can be pulled out root and all. But too many have grown to 18" to 24" and are too well rooted to just pull them up. I am prepared to lift the fabric, re-dig the lot, saplings roots and all, and relay the whole area of fabric and stones.
But how do I permanently remove and ensure they don't return? They are a real menace.
What real stump/root killers are there that I can safely use - we have cat and dog.
Suggestions please.
Many thanks
They seem to come from nowhere and then take hold, windblown from lots of nearby trees? If I am quick while they are small they can be pulled out root and all. But too many have grown to 18" to 24" and are too well rooted to just pull them up. I am prepared to lift the fabric, re-dig the lot, saplings roots and all, and relay the whole area of fabric and stones.
But how do I permanently remove and ensure they don't return? They are a real menace.
What real stump/root killers are there that I can safely use - we have cat and dog.
Suggestions please.
Many thanks