Horsetail

[Joan in Oregon]

Does anyone here know of a formula to kill horsetail weed?

[Steveo]

Roundup.

[GFRfan]

I think I read that roundup has very limited effect on this weed. But, I'm no expert on horsetail weed.

[Steveo]

How big is the area you're trying to kill..if you added it all up in sq ft?

[Joan in Oregon]

I should have listed the things I've already tried.

Roundup-I've tried this several times in spring, fall and winter. It doesn't seem to even stunt the darn weed.

I've tried to burn it with a torch. I certainly burned the tops off, but didn't really stop them from coming back.

I used Crossbow. This showed the most promising results in the fall. It killed the foliage, but then it came back. Not quite as healthy looking though.

I hate using chemicals and I will not try anymore unless I learn of something someone else has had success with.

Thank you for your suggestions. I will wait to see if anyone else has advice as well.

I think I read that roundup has very limited effect on this weed. But, I'm no expert on horsetail weed.

-- Yard and Garden Handyman

[Steveo]

This guy talks of smothering it.

[TINY]

[Peter H]

Is it coming up in a lawn? If so how's your drainage? You may have to improve your drainage to eliminate it.

Peter H