Thanks Spadlet. I understand what you're suggesting and in the right circumstances it would be a good idea. But my neighbour was spraying the paving. I asked her if she'd heard of the weeding wands that brush or wipe the weedicide directly onto the weeds and she declared that they don't work. We saw someone using one in a park in Tasmania which we thought was a more responsible way to do it considering there were members of the public strolling around the area. Presumably they don't do it just for show, it must have some effect on the weeds. But of course it takes more time and precision than spraying the once a year stuff.
Anyway, back to my neighbour. She has dogs from the dog shelter, she has replaced her front lawn with garden beds, she has installed a water tank, I imagine she thinks of herself as quite caring and responsible. But when it comes to a choice between extra work or availing herself of a legal widely-used quick and easy product, I guess it's easier to write me off as an over-worrying greenie nutcase. I don't think pesticide use is an issue that the majority of people round here are ready to embrace just yet.
Forfismum, please don't encourage wicked thoughts!
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