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beam2050
10-13-2016, 01:21 PM
I am lazy. don't like pulling weeds and hate to start up a weed eater, you just have to start it up next week. can you carefully use roundup for grass and weeds around a banana plant or will it damage or kill it.

sputinc7
10-13-2016, 03:28 PM
Bananas are very susceptible to roundup. Good mulching should keep weeds to a minimum and hand pulling works for the few left.

Gabe15
10-13-2016, 03:42 PM
It can be used, but must be used very carefully to avoid getting any in contact with the banana. It is unlikely to kill a larger established plant (young plants can die from accidental exposure), but it is very easy to cause damage to the plants. The leaves will become stunted and chlorotic for a time, and eventually they grow out of it, but it sets them back.

It is more beneficial to the plants to have a ground cover of some kind however, either living (which you usually have to mow) or as a mulch.

Kat2
10-13-2016, 05:39 PM
I worked as a landscaper for a few years; weeding consisted of spraying RU not pulling because "time is money". If you direct your spray properly and only "wet" the weeds, you'll be fine; the few times I had a "RU accident", I was instructed to immediately flush foliage (lawn in my cases) with water. Never had a brown spot which was great; I hate a "comeback". If you don't trust your aim, shield precious plants with cardboard.

Tytaylor77
10-13-2016, 05:42 PM
I use roundup all around mine when needed. Once a year gets the job done for me. I only use it around grown plants. Nothing under 4'. I have hit pups and they sometimes die or turn black and get set back for a couple months. I've hit big plant Pstems and they just leave marks. No noticeable damage.

On small plants I would just mulch. Large plants or mats go for it just be careful to spray away from the plants. Wait for a calm windless day.

sputinc7
10-13-2016, 09:30 PM
Not to mention, the roots will absorb it and you will be eating roundup... Not something I recommend.

Darkman
10-13-2016, 10:09 PM
HEAVY HEAVY mulch is what I use and I never have weed problems around my mats. I collect bagged leaves that are put curbside for pickup. I mulch 8 -9 inches deep about twice a year. Never have weeds and the mulch retains moisture plus it enriches your soil. Yes it is a little bit of work but it has so many benefits.

hydroid
10-14-2016, 12:05 AM
+1 what Darkman says, also that heavy mulch will benefit that corm during those hard winters helping them come back strong and healthy in the spring.

HMelendez
10-14-2016, 10:13 AM
I also agree with sputinc7, Darkman and hydroid!.....Heavy mulch!....

cincinnana
10-14-2016, 06:38 PM
I am lazy. don't like pulling weeds and hate to start up a weed eater, you just have to start it up next week. can you carefully use roundup for grass and weeds around a banana plant or will it damage or kill it.

Roundup type products are a Contact herbacide...

Any plant you spray will die........but the plant has to absorb enough of it to become effective.
Some plants tolerate a little dosing as with most Ivy's but will destroy most broadleaf weeds......why... ivy has a tough and waxy leaf.
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I have been lowdosing the ivys for many years to control the garlic mustard and walnuts in some of the beds.
With responsible use many similiar glycophosphate products will work.

Locally, vandals/highschoolers/ trump supporters will spray a lawn...with epithets.....the writing is precise and well done and letters are sharp.

Its kinda like crop circles .....but more permanent.

I would not hesitate to use it......even in containers.

However....heavy mulch works awesome..I use that too

beam2050
10-14-2016, 10:18 PM
kinda sorta what I am thinking. thank you all