How to remove weeds?

[zillah]

Dear Expert

I have been using weed killer Round up for many years and recently I realized that this weed is infesting my garden and I have stayed in a rent property for a while and every two years I used to move to a different property (Western Sydney) ,,,,,I haven't seen it before 

Thx

[JacobZ]

Hi @zillah,

Thank you for your question.

I use Pl@ntNet identify to help me identify unknown plants. If you check your photos with this tool, it believes this is Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata) and I am fairly certain it is correct. 

Brisbane City Council has provided some information on the weed here - Spotted spurge.

Spot spraying with a glyphosate-based herbicide such as Roundup should do the trick, just ensure you wear a mask, appropriate clothing and eye protection and follow the instructions on the packaging closely.

The other option, which is a bit more work but is better for your garden as a whole, is to manually remove and dispose of the weeds. You can use a stand-up weeding tool like this Cyclone Extract Weeder to make the job easier on your back.

Let me know what you think and if you have further questions, please don't hesitate to ask.

Jacob

[zillah]

Thx Jacob

>>this is Spotted Spurge (Euphorbia maculata) and I am fairly certain it is correct.<<

Yes it is when I used app PictureThis (paid version) it says it is Spotted Spurge

>>I use Pl@ntNet identify <<

Learnt something new

>>Spot spraying with a glyphosate-based herbicide such as Roundup should do the trick, <<

I have been using this once a month and still I haven't get rid off completely ,,,,may be I need to use more

Regards

[JacobZ]

Hi @zillah,

Unfortunately, with difficult weeds, the battle is sometimes never-ending.

Applying Roundup once a month is about right and it will kill the plants that you've applied it to.

If you find more is popping up soon after application, then it may be an entirely new plant that you'll need to spray as well.

Persistence is the main thing. Keep at it and I'm sure you'll have success.

Jacob

[zillah]

Thx Jacob will keep applying Roundup