Used vegetative killer for 1st time...woe is me!

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Seedsower Franklin, WI(Zone 5a) Jun 11, 2006

I just returned from the UMW Roundup and was taking a stroll around my yard/garden to see where I might find room for the oodles of goodies I brought back.

Well...ah hum...normally I am against all chemical applications to control weeds, bugs etc. I finally succumbed on Monday in hopes of helping my hubby cut down on the use of that dastardly weedwacker.

It was a very calm (no wind) day and I was VERY careful about where I sprayed. Well, low and behold, I now see that there must have been overspray that landed on at least 20 of my "better" hostas...creating pencil eraser size tissue damage. Are they going to be killed by the overspray or would it take a lot of this nasty "Spectracide" (triple action, grass, weed, root) killer to do in my hostas?

Obviously, I am beside myself...I knew I shouldn't have turned to chemical warfare! Here's an example:

Thanks~

Sandy

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defoecat Pleasureville, KY(Zone 6a) Jun 11, 2006

Seedsower, I don't think that they will be killed. You just might have some unsightly spots this year. If you sprayed on Monday,and this is a recent picture (today)? then they will be okay. Usually within 2 days the entire plant will wilt and start to decline. Hope that helps ease your panic.

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Seedsower Franklin, WI(Zone 5a) Jun 11, 2006

Thanks defoecat! Yes, the picture was from yesterday. I removed some of the more "spotty" leaves from the hostas but didn't want to strip the plants more than I needed to.

Thanks!

Sandy

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