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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 18, 2018
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    Aralia do not like to be moved and will protest by dropping leaves.
    This article will help you with care information.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/houseplants/false-aralia/false-aralia-houseplant.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    July 31, 2018
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    Those are just old canes. They will need to be pruned out as they die. These are very prolific and will replace themselves very quickly. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/horsetail-herb-growing.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    July 31, 2018
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    You can just cut them at the ground level. Only cut discolored and dying canes.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    May 13, 2019
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    These articles will help you.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/horsetail-weed-control.htm
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-foxtail-weeds.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    September 20, 2019
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    This one is difficult. Like ferns, these reproduce by spore, which are microscopic and carried by the wind. Once it is introduced somewhere, it should be considered a permanent installment, and it will spread. The best thing will be to control it when it is young.

    The method you have described of solarizing the soil is one method of treatment. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/horsetail-weed-control.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    March 6, 2020
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    This is a tough one. Eradicating this weed is a monumental task, and doing so while leaving the soil suitable in that timeline will be quite difficult. The first thing that comes to mind, that would suit your needs, will be boiling water!

    Just dig out what you can first. Then, pour as much boiling water as it takes to cover the area. This will kill everything growing in the soil, usually.

    If this fails to work, you will need to turn to chemical means. This may leave you with a spot that is unusable for a little while, though.

    Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/horsetail-weed-control.htm

    If all else fails, you may have to take an "if you can't beat 'em, eat 'em" attitude. Though the plant can be toxic, young shoots can be eaten. The plant can be useful in other ways, as well.

    These articles will help, if it comes down to having to live with the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/horsetail-herb-growing.htm

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/harvesting-horsetail-herbs.htm

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