Lots of this. I have used a week killer on it! called " deadfast concentrate" it says can take up to 4 weeks to do its job? I have also used it on general weeds and after a few days some are dying off. I assume that this is better then pulling them as we want them dead to roots? Will they die totally or do I have to still remove the wither weed body?
When I arrived this was over grown with 3 types of mint, I had a volunteer removed it all but he was not keen on digging it up and as you can see is coming back immediately. I like the idea and a small would be nice but it be better to keep just small section and perhaps add herbs to this bed.
The 2 'dead' looking plants appear to be Acer (Japanese Maple). I think I can see a few green leaves? If it is an Acer then its deciduous. They can be susceptible to cold wind and/or scorching sun but in this case I think they maybe going to bed (a bit early) but that could be due to neglect. Its a good pot plant but that means it needs a bit of care.
Cut off any dead or weak/diseased looking shoots from the Roses. They look like Hybrid Teas, so Feb/March is the best time to do pruning when you can cut the stems back to 3-5".
I would spray the mint off with Glyphosate tbh as I'd be concerned there'd always be a little bit of root left that regrows.
I hope this isn't patronising, but I would like to explain something about herbicides. There are three main types - contact, residual, and systemic.
Contact herbicides are the 'fast acting' types; they kill whatever they touch quickly, but the drawback is they do not kill the roots of tough weeds. Residual herbicides kill the weeds and also prevent future growth - desirable on a patio but not in a flowerbed. Systemic herbicides (such as Glyphosate) work fairly slowly, but are taken up by the plant via the leaves, and work their way right down to the roots. This can take a while, and sometimes needs a second or (for real toughies like brambles) third application, but once the weed has died it is gone for good. As long as you do not let the spray drift where it is not wanted, surrounding plants will be unaffected. And used sensibly it won't work it's way into the soil or crops.
"What is hateful to you, do not do to your neighbour".
Roses - you can cut some of the top growth down now to tidy them up for the winter but in the spring I would suggest you prune them properly and give them a really good feed. You may also need to spray against blackspot and / or repot them (we'd need a closer look to advise) or perhaps consider planting them in the soil. The only roses happy in small pots are small patio roses.
The bedding plants in the raised bed - yes they need to come out now & can go on the compost heap - unless you have a greenhouse / shed / garage where you can over winter the pelargoniums (bedding geraniums) so you don't have to buy new plants next year (we can tell you how if interested)
Mint can be a bit of a thug but it is lovely to have in the garden. I agree with WillDB that you might be better off spraying this with glyphosphate to remove it completely from the raised bed. BEFORE you do though - dig out a sizeable clump & pot it up. You can replant it in the soil if you have an area where it can do it's thing or re-incorporate it in a raised herb bed. In a raised bed I would recommend finding the biggest / deepest bucket / small barrel you can - cutting off the bottom & sinking it into the bed. Plant the mint within the container - the plastic sides should restrain lateral growth of the mint but the plant should have sufficient depth & access to water & feed.
If you want to keep the rhubarb where it is give it a good mulch and feed.
Phew! - Hope that all helps!!
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...Oh & the weeds in the paving ... they should die back within a few weeks. Don't be tempted to pull them as the weedkiller needs to work down to the roots (& you'll also take out any grouting). Once they've gone brown and withered it's usually easy to brush or scrape the top growth off - don't worry about the roots they should be dead if you've used a systemic weedkiller & will eventually rot away.
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I have 2 of these and look dead as a dodo, how can I tell if it still living and saveable?
Lots of this. I have used a week killer on it! called " deadfast concentrate" it says can take up to 4 weeks to do its job? I have also used it on general weeds and after a few days some are dying off. I assume that this is better then pulling them as we want them dead to roots? Will they die totally or do I have to still remove the wither weed body?
Same as above.
When I arrived this was over grown with 3 types of mint, I had a volunteer removed it all but he was not keen on digging it up and as you can see is coming back immediately. I like the idea and a small would be nice but it be better to keep just small section and perhaps add herbs to this bed.
I recall mint is a beast do how do I control lt ?
Also in the foreground the rhubarb we cut and gave away is already starting to fight back. How do I care for that?
Cut off any dead or weak/diseased looking shoots from the Roses. They look like Hybrid Teas, so Feb/March is the best time to do pruning when you can cut the stems back to 3-5".
I would spray the mint off with Glyphosate tbh as I'd be concerned there'd always be a little bit of root left that regrows.
I hope this isn't patronising, but I would like to explain something about herbicides. There are three main types - contact, residual, and systemic.
Contact herbicides are the 'fast acting' types; they kill whatever they touch quickly, but the drawback is they do not kill the roots of tough weeds. Residual herbicides kill the weeds and also prevent future growth - desirable on a patio but not in a flowerbed. Systemic herbicides (such as Glyphosate) work fairly slowly, but are taken up by the plant via the leaves, and work their way right down to the roots. This can take a while, and sometimes needs a second or (for real toughies like brambles) third application, but once the weed has died it is gone for good. As long as you do not let the spray drift where it is not wanted, surrounding plants will be unaffected. And used sensibly it won't work it's way into the soil or crops.
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Phew! - Hope that all helps!!
...Oh & the weeds in the paving ... they should die back within a few weeks. Don't be tempted to pull them as the weedkiller needs to work down to the roots (& you'll also take out any grouting). Once they've gone brown and withered it's usually easy to brush or scrape the top growth off - don't worry about the roots they should be dead if you've used a systemic weedkiller & will eventually rot away.