Plant & Weed ID Megathread

Was going to hire in an aerator. Can I sow grass now or do I need to wait a bit more for temp to rise.

Great advice. There was a hole drilled in the bottom of the pot, defintely drilled after purchase. For now it seems to be OK, if it becomes a triffid I'm outta here ! 😆

Yes, that's oxalis. I think you have only weeds in that patch. Dig the thistle and dock out and get as much of the root as you can. Ground is soft now so you should get a good amount of root. Keep digging them out as they appear and you'll eventually be rid of them. You could use a weed killer carefully on each weed but those tend to regrow anyway.

The other weeds are easy enough to remove with regular attention. Take your hoe when you walk around the garden and stop weeds in their tracks.

You'll soon recognise weeds from desirable plants. We have all nourished a plant which turned out to be a weed.

Maybe label anything you plant for a while.

thanks, have start labeling stuff, but "inherited" the garden and not much experience so really appreciate the help here.

Do remember that this year has been exceptional for winter rain. I've a rough area that is normally lush and a pain to keep on top of but this year its nearly waterlogged and the growth is very poor, been out cutting today and there's nothing on that bit and long grass in other areas.

If you are doing anything about drainage you need somewhere for the water to go. Even a soakaway will pull in water from a good distance around without any pipework - obviously depending on the water level in the soil.

It is mostly on a slope apart from those parts. I know it has been a rough winter, but I've now got to deal with the effects of it.

I got it cut at weekend and it has gone so far backwards.

@standardg60 - I've got a westland mix. Don't see any number reference on it.

There's only a little bit more to it in my book. You have to select your targets at the right time and have a good period of dry afterwards to make it work. The selective weedkillers (weed and feed) depend on the leaves absorbing the weedkiller over a period of around 2 days afterwards, so I find that any rain during this time will reduce the effectiveness of the process. Additionally you also need good foliage on the weeds too - it's all about surface-area of the weed leaves and they look fantastic there now - good growth and prominence over the grass. That's ideal as the new-growth is soft and fresh …. except just right now the Irish weather isn't going to play nice in terms of the dry periods over the next week or so.

I'd plan to cut that grass on a medium setting (not too low) before Saturday and then let it grow for around a week and a half to let the weeds sprout new growth, then spray it with selective weed & feed before a dry period of at least 2 days - and then cut it after that point.

Those cuttings then need to be composted for more than 6 months to allow the weedkiller break-down (check the specifics on the bottle). Good luck.

I just bought a 300ml bottle of Weedol on Saturday - always worked fine for me in the past, should still do fine now. I use a pressure-sprayer to apply it and I do increase the dose by around 10/15% on what's on the bottle. I don't use a fine-mist though, it carries in the wind too much (all my secrets are out).

Haha, I just meant another brand/product that might be better. Not worrying about the weeds is an interesting idea too!

Can cuttings post spraying with weedkiller be composted in the brown bin, or should they be stored for 6 months before putting into the brown bin? I've heard that warning, but wasn't sure if it just applied to home composting or also brown bin.

There might be someone already living there! You could fill it with sand and see if it gets dug out again.

Looks to be a very healthy example of hairy bitter cress which I do regard as a weed in my own garden. Goes to seed very quickly and you might find some of those little pods full of seed burst if you leave it too long before pulling it out.

Happy gardening!

thanks, slowly getting through them!

Fountain of knowledge on this forum which i enjoy reading, query for ye, I have a large steep bank that I try to keep weeded but its nearly out of control this year! Is hoeing willow herb sufficient or do I have to pull it and try to get as much as the roots too? Is hoeing hairy bitter cress OK? Thanks in advance

Anyone identify this tree, came down at the weekend? Must be more than 100 ft.

Some sort of a picea, spruce. I'm not very good on conifers.