Arizona Scorpion Weed
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I read the posts (here: http://www.hometalk.com/diy/the-truth-about-natural-weed-killer-exposed-3642830?se=fol_new&tk=cg9b7r) but I think my issue will be far more difficult. We live in the desert; very little landscaping, mostly hardscape. Not concerned about killing other plants because we don't really have any. Every March/April the scorpion weed starts popping up, like millions of seedlings. It all grows up through gravel and rocks so it's very hard to use a hula hoe and cut it down. I'm trying to find better solutions than Roundup, however, Roundup barely takes it down. I've tried burning it, but I get nervous about catching things on fire. You can't pick scorpion weed as it will slice your hands with thin, razor-sharp leaves. What are my alternatives?
Here is a good photo of how invasive it is. Scorpion weed will take over everything around it. Help!
http://goo.gl/GY7g7H
Here is a good photo of how invasive it is. Scorpion weed will take over everything around it. Help!
http://goo.gl/GY7g7H
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If you're not looking for all natural, Ortho Ground Clear! Lowe's, HomeDepot, most places with a garden section should carry it.
Lemon balm oil will kill it but it will kill other plants too. If you are in a rocky area you will be fine. Also, don’t know if this will work but what about burning the scorpion weed and then after spray with water but burn real good at first. Burning should shock it enough to kill it, even though you are watering it later. No expert, just saying you could try, so a fire doesn’t break out.