Story Title: Nightmare Weeds
Episode: Five
Date: November 1st 2009
Presenter: Neville Passmore

A problem every gardener faces is weeds. Weeds are plants that grow where we do not want them. They take up water and food from the soil, so that the plants we want to grow have to compete for nutrients and water. Neville features some typical invasive weeds and teaches you how to get rid of them for good.

Featured Product- Richgro Beat-a-Weed

• Natural BEAT-A-WEED is a fast acting weedkiller made of natural actives (acetic acid/vinegar and sodium chloride/salt).
• It works by dehydrating the unwanted plants, burning it from the top down.
• Results are seen as browning and wilting of the plant and can be seen within hours of application (apply as directed for optimum results).
• BEAT-A-WEED is safe to use around children and pets.
• It is fast acting and made of natural actives including acetic acid-vinegar which tends to overfeed the plants and kill green tissue- and sodium chloride/ which is basically salt that will break down in the soil which will be taken by the plants. 
• You will start to see results within hours of spraying.
• You can use it in your gardens, paths and driveways, and spot spraying will also work on your lawns and turf.

WHAT TO USE IT ON:

• Annual Weeds:
• Broadleaf weeds (eg: Blackberry nightshade, Capeweed, Burr medic), Creeping oxalis, Milk Thistle, Spear thistle, Wireweed
• Perennial Weeds:
• Broadleaf weeds (eg: Flatweed, Hair hawkbit, Lamb’s tongue, Dandelion, Evening primrose, Couch grass, Paspalum, Perennial ryegrass, Kikuyu)
• Algae, Lichen, Liverwort, Moss

HOW TO USE:

• Spray to ensure complete coverage of unwanted plants to the point of run-off.
• Optimal results are achieved when Beat-A-Weed is applied in full sun to small, actively growing plants. It works by dehydrating the plant.
• Results are seen as browning and wilting usually within hours of application. 
• To be effective, Beat-A-Weed must come into contact with the green parts of the plant.

Richgro Beat-a-Weed is available from most hardware stores and garden centres.

Contact
Richgro Garden Products
203 Acourt Road, Jandakot, WA 6164
PO Box 1406, Canning Vale WA 6970
Phone: (08) 9455 1323
Fax: (08) 9455 1297
Email: customerservice@richgro.com.au
Website: www.richgro.com.au