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This subject is actually something that I know about, having worked for 
a weed and pond control company for a few years and having a certificate 
in HazMat.
You can control many weeds without spray by cutting them in a certain 
stage, before they flower, and don't reseed the area. But that takes 
knowing the type and stage really well. Other methods work better and 
there ARE some really neat products out there that are not too harmful 
to the planet (they biodegrade well).
Though, as mentioned already, there is a condition known as  "seed bank" 
which means that you can get rid of some but there are about 3 years of 
other seeds that will regenerate the weeds. This means that you need to 
work on the problem for at LEAST 3 years. This is especially true for 
Star thistle.
I have found a product "Cool Max" that works well for Fiddle Neck.  
Transline works wonders on Star thistle.  Round up or pulling is the 
only  answer for Tar Weed that I have found yet.....
One of the longest weed banks is Brooms, known by many names. These 
actually have a seed bank of up to 80 years, though they need 
scarification to generate.
Email me if you want to know any application rates or timing (which is 
very important). Also, timing is important with berries or poison oak 
too, which Round Up or Remedy works best (Remedy not affecting grasses!).
Steve Shaw


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