I have found the best way to treat "Mind-your-own-business", is to pour boiling water on it. This kills the plants right down to the reasonably shallow roots. Do this in spring and Autumn, and they will never come back.
Thank you Buddy I have been wondering what to do for ages as I do not really want to use weed killer . I will certainly get the kettle going in the autumn.
I have mind your business weed completely covering my small pond. I do not have any fish in the pond, but am reluctant to put chemicals in the water as there may be other wild life. Any suggestions?
Just looked at Azolla on line and it could be that which is covering the pond. I do lift it out, but would like to know if there is a more permanent way to get rid of it? I assumed it was Mind your own business because that is growing very near the pond and I thought it had ' crept ' in.
please could you help me with getting rid of mind your own business by using lawn sand - i would like to know how much to use say per square yard and how long do i leave it on the plant and do i cover the plant so you cannot see it or is it enough to just spread it around - and how long do i leave lawn sand on the area that i am getting rid of mind your own business from, plus i have the m-y-o-business growing up the granite steps that i have " any suggestions with that please " i thank you so much in anticipation - kindest regards Dennis from mousehole cornwall.
Personally I love the plant and I dont have any but wish I could find some to put near my pond! I didnt realise it could be such a problem to get rid of.
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Thanks, my garden is covered i it and as we don't get frosts, it never gets knocked back. I'll try boiling water
Just looked at Azolla on line and it could be that which is covering the pond. I do lift it out, but would like to know if there is a more permanent way to get rid of it? I assumed it was Mind your own business because that is growing very near the pond and I thought it had ' crept ' in.