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  • Answered by
    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 16, 2013
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    We always cut veronica back to 2-3'' after frost had taken it down. We mulch with pine needles or oak leaves...something that will not pack and smother the plant. This article might help too: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/speedwell/speedwell-in-the-garden.htm

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    roseman on
    May 19, 2016
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    You may need to do the torch treatment more than once but yes you can use a garden type torch to get after them, especially in the walkways. What I do is to go over them quickly with the torch one day, then the next day hit them with the torch again for a longer time so as to burn out the now scorched and drying foliage. Keep a safe distance from all preferred growth/plants and keep a close eye on where the flame is directed. If distracted, shut the flame off so as not to accidentally wave it in a wrong direction. Also, do not use the torch on walkways that are made up of plastic covered decorative pavers.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    June 9, 2016
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    It appears very much like Slender Speedwell.

    http://www.lawnweeds.co.uk/slender-speedwell.html

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    July 21, 2016
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    Prune it back in fall or early spring.
    Veronica blooms all summer but will not rebloom.

    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/speedwell/speedwell-in-the-garden.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    October 16, 2019
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