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Posted: 16 June 2010 at 9:50am \| IP Logged

We planted some in an arroyo area of our property, and it has "naturalized." In other words, it has taken over the arroyo and is spreading wherever it darn well pleases.

Any thoughts on how to eradicate this "architectural" pest in a way that doesn't involve nuclear weapons?

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Posted: 16 June 2010 at 11:53am \| IP Logged

Most descriptions of Horsetail Reed say "agressive spreader" and "best grown in containers" and now you know why. I always heard "indefinate spread" which means can pop up ANYWHERE.

The 1st attack is to cut and pull it. Next, the rhizomes can be dug up (be aware it can also re-establish from spores). If you try a contact herbicide (chemical) make sure to follow label instructions. There has been luck with systemic herbicides but be very careful not to get it on any desirable plants. Good Luck!

By the way: The clumps with the groomed, architectural horsetail reed, near Uptown, are often planted in troughs or surrounded by concrete. (it will still pop up in sidewalk cracks....)

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Posted: 18 June 2010 at 10:36am \| IP Logged

Thanks. Guess I know what I will be doing during the early morning hours this weekend.

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