12-08-2010, 04:31 AM
Fortunately, there is a relatively small amount on my property and it is all associated with spots where I have used mulch from the Hilo dump. What works for me is to cut it down using one of the small hand blades and drip a small amount of Roundup concentrate directly into each stubble shaft. Almost all of the patches are very near my plantings so digging or spraying are not options. I use one of the $3 plastic spray bottles from HD for positive placement into the stubs. Works well with one or two drops of concentrate in the majority of stubs.
I also use the concentrate to kill out the Melastoma brush by drilling holes in the stems and filling with Roundup. Depending on how large the stalks or trunks are and how many places they have sent down roots, it will take several strategically placed drillings. In two or three weeks when all the green is gone from the foliage, it is ready to cut down…permanently.
I also use the concentrate to kill out the Melastoma brush by drilling holes in the stems and filling with Roundup. Depending on how large the stalks or trunks are and how many places they have sent down roots, it will take several strategically placed drillings. In two or three weeks when all the green is gone from the foliage, it is ready to cut down…permanently.