Tried digging them all up last year. We thought we did a very thorough job, digging up, turning over and removing countless bulbs. But it's come back with vengeance this year, and looks no different.
Is the only way to dig them up? Don't suppose there is another way to remove or kill them? I particularly dont want to dig those up in the lawn, as it will ruin half my garden. I tried routinely mowing those in the grass too, over a period of several months. It hasn't killed them. They are just as strong and prominent.
I have just found this topic and really feel for you Chris. We don't have them growing in our garden, but they are prolific on our coastal cliffs. We photographed one yesterday growing in a hedgerow not far from our home, so perhaps between the birds or the wind will send the seed to us. We thought the one plant in the hedge looked so pretty!
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it's what we're here for Chris.
Hello all,
Back again, and so are those pesky alliums.
Tried digging them all up last year. We thought we did a very thorough job, digging up, turning over and removing countless bulbs. But it's come back with vengeance this year, and looks no different.
Is the only way to dig them up? Don't suppose there is another way to remove or kill them? I particularly dont want to dig those up in the lawn, as it will ruin half my garden. I tried routinely mowing those in the grass too, over a period of several months. It hasn't killed them. They are just as strong and prominent.
Any ideas?
My experience has been that if they like you, you have them for life! I just weed them out where I don't want them, like any other invader.
I have just found this topic and really feel for you Chris. We don't have them growing in our garden, but they are prolific on our coastal cliffs. We photographed one yesterday growing in a hedgerow not far from our home, so perhaps between the birds or the wind will send the seed to us. We thought the one plant in the hedge looked so pretty!