Indestructible bluebells grrrrrrr!!

by **Supergran** » Fri Apr 10, 2009 9:24 am

I have been battling bluebells in my garden for years. Everytime I think I've got rid of them, back they come. Does anyone know how I can finally eradicate them??

Thanks

Supergran

by **rosebery** » Sat Apr 11, 2009 9:26 pm

The common bluebell is a protected species.

You have probably been committing a criminal offence.

I'd leave them alone.

Cheers

by **izzy237** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:02 am

:D How lucky you are. Bluebells are a beatiful sight and a blessing in our gardens. Please leave them alone.

by **Supergran** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:07 am

Ooops!

Thanks Rosebery. In my defense, I don't think these bluebells are 'common' ;-)

However, why anyone would want to protect something that seems virtually indestructible is beyond me! They really are a nightmare in a small garden and because of their waxy leaves, they don't respond to weedkiller.

Ah well, anyone else know how to eradicate the little blighters?

Thanks

SG

by **rosebery** » Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:36 pm

"Ah well, anyone else know how to eradicate the little blighters?"

Tsk, Tsk. The blubell police are en route as I type! LoL.

Cheers

PS They don't like being trampled on nor do they like having "wet feet". Do you get a lot of rain in your particular garden?