For clearing small areas 20 - 50 ft, look into using a Y shaped weed cutter. It is sharp as a razor and a little costly ($100-120) plus shipping, but works well for cutting lilies, lily-like plants and numerous types of submerged near shore vegetation. Cutting for control will involve probably monthly cuttings?. I have a Y cutter and would not be without it for natural weed management. The gelatinous coating on the watershield leaves helps them survive herbicide treatments. Before investing in more expensive glysophate products, I would test a small 5ft area with just Round-up to see if it is effective. A systemic acting herbicide will provide the best long term control for small areas.
As mentioned, forget the gravel-rocks idea.
Last edited by Bill Cody; 01/28/11 08:44 PM.
