Is it safe to use roundup on the garden to kill weeds at end of season

Sandy Petermann
by Sandy Petermann
The garden has a weed that grows like crazy I don't remember the name of it but its like a milk weed, I don't have a picture of it either. People have told me to use roundup on it at the end of growing season and the beginning of spring is this ok

  5 answers
  • Dee Dee on Nov 22, 2017

    roundup is never safe to use

  • Helen Cocuzza Helen Cocuzza on Nov 22, 2017

    noooo !! thsts my opinion tho lol i would never . i just pull them out - yes it's more work but my children & family are worth it - no chemical gardening here , good luck

  • SandyG SandyG on Nov 22, 2017

    Round-Up is a toxic chemical and must be used safely. If you have children or pets, I would not recommend using it. It can also remain in the soil for a longer period of time and contaminate garden foods. PS: Round Up Corp/Manufacturers say that it is safe to use on vegetable gardens, lawns, etc. Do an online research for yourself before using. It has been in lawsuits over the years because of allegations that it is carcinogenic.)


    Sometimes burning off garden weeds coverage will help kill off aggravating weeds. Not sure if this an option for you.


    There is also the vinegar/salt/water mixture that some use to kill weeds. Not sure if this would work with the weed you are talking about, but would be worth a try.

  • Nancy Nancy on Nov 22, 2017

    Why use an expensive chemical when you can use economical white vinegar?

  • Hillela G. Hillela G. on Nov 23, 2017

    No round-up stays in the ground to long.Use boiling water instead