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    theficuswrangler on
    May 10, 2014
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    I feel your pain. Literally. I live in Florida, and I've always called them "devil plants." The best way I've found to defeat them is to dig them up, put them in a plastic bag, and throw into the garbage. It takes awhile, but eventually you beat them back. Here's an article on some other methods: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 20, 2017
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    I would try to pour boiling water directly on the plant and root zones. This is a sure way to kill them and the seeds on contact. You will have to continue doing this as they emerge to kill them all off. This will ensure that you do not have to use chemical means.

    Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sandbur-weeds.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 20, 2017
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    I would try to pour boiling water directly on the plant and root zones. This is a sure way to kill them and the seeds on contact. You will have to continue doing this as they emerge to kill them all off. This will ensure that you do not have to use chemical means.

    Here is an article for more information on the plant: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sandbur-weeds.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    February 25, 2018
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    Typically these will not affect trees. They are for broadleaf plants, and will not harm a large tree. You can grow clover, as it will likely outcompete the sandburrs.

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    BushDoctor on
    March 23, 2018
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    This article will give you information on controlling burrs: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sandbur-weeds.htm

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 13, 2019
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