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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    February 21, 2011
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    You can improve it by using rejuvination techniques. With this bush, rejuvenation takes about 2-3 years. Each year, remove 1/3 of the plant, taking the largest branches first and moving down in size until 1/3 of the plant has been removed. This forces the plant to grow new, more full branches. Repeat this process every spring until the plant has filled in as much as you like. This process normally take 2-3 years to get the plant to really fill in.

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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    April 19, 2011
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    Unfortunately, you're better off hand pulling this weed.

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    Nikki on
    April 9, 2014
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    As far as I know, cottoneaster is an alternative spelling for cotoneaster.

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    Nikki on
    October 13, 2014
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    I personally would take it apart with a sawzall or reciprocal type saw. These power saws typically have disposable blades and can remove the branches above the ground, then can be plunged into the soil to cut through roots as well and get the main trunk out. It is the fastest, easiest way I have found to remove shrubs.

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    Nikki on
    November 17, 2014
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    There are a few grass specific weed killers out there that you should be able to use. You may need to go to a nursery to find the best selection of them. One that pops into my head is Grass-B-Gon by Ortho. It kills grass but not landscaping plants.

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  • Answered by
    shelley on
    April 25, 2015
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    What weed(s) are you afflicted with? Different types of weeds have different eradication strategies - you can search http://www.gardeningknowhow.com for specific weed removal options.

    Weeds can be removed chemically (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/conventional-weed-killers.htm) or organically (https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm)

    You can also consider a different type of ground cover that is more resilient to weeds such as english ivy or periwinkle:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/slope-hill/hill-ground-cover.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 8, 2015
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    It looks to be a variety of Cotoneaster.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/cotoneaster/how-to-grow-cotoneaster.htm

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