[WorkingClassFilth]

Go ahead and get some Round-Up. It's glyphosate and the EPA doesn't regard it as particularly dangerous to humans or animals. Look to see if the formulation you are using contains the surfactant POEA which has controversy regarding toxicity issues. Round-Up is something that works best when applied to actively growing broadleaf plants and grasses. It does break down very quickly and you don't need to fear it like the anti-Monsanto scare machine likes to pretend.

I use it and I consider my garden techniques as “natural” but not strictly organic. I always choose the softer path, if possible, but I will use appropriate chemicals when, and if, needed and then with strict attention to directions and local conditions (wind, time of day, etc.) Eradication is the goal and loss of labor involved in 19th century peasant agrarianism doesn't appeal to me. I work hard enough that I am not going to overlook all possible tools available. Use it in moderate schemes and continue on with soil building and other “organic” practices and you will have very little impact, if any.

Use caution, use care and use enough.

[Rightly Biased]

thanks

I will try as you suggested

After the 3” of rain yesterday it will really get going... I wish it grew as well in the yard as it does in the garden