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Frugal Gardening
Frugal Gardening
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Brandon Marcus

RARE PHOTOS: Misusing new weed killers can warp your shrubs triclopyr stays in soil for months | Rare Historical Photos

Misusing New Weed Killers Can Warp Your Shrubs—Triclopyr Stays in Soil for Months
A gardener carefully applies weed treatment away from ornamental shrubs, highlighting how triclopyr products require precise use to prevent leaf distortion and long-lasting soil issues – Shutterstock

A weed killer can solve one garden headache while quietly creating another. Products containing triclopyr can damage shrubs when gardeners apply too much, spray too close, or ignore how long this herbicide can remain active in soil.

Many gardeners reach for stronger weed control when vines, brush, and stubborn broadleaf weeds start taking over the yard. The trouble begins when a product designed for tough plants reaches the delicate roots and leaves of favorite shrubs. Thankfully, just a little caution can protect roses, hydrangeas, azaleas, and other landscape stars from a very unpleasant surprise.

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