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grammaj Joined: 5/18/2009 Location: western new york Posts: 168	Posted: Apr/04/2010 2:39 PM PST I have a concrete patio with cracks in it. Since we aren't in a position to replace it I want to know if there is any organic way to get rid of the dock that is growing in the cracks. I've been cutting them off but they don't give up. The botanical name is: Rumex obtusifolius. Attachments: Quote \| Reply \| Report

carolyncat353 Joined: 4/29/2008 Location: Westlake, La Posts: 9803	Posted: Apr/05/2010 7:28 AM PST Vinegar will kill the plant, and anything it touches. Apply carefully-vinegar is not selective in what it kills. You will have to apply more than once to eradicate. Quote \| Reply \| Report

grammaj Joined: 5/18/2009 Location: western new york Posts: 168	Posted: Apr/05/2010 9:32 AM PST Thank you, I want to kill everything growing there so it should work fine. Quote \| Reply \| Report

bussete1 Joined: 8/18/2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 330	Posted: Apr/17/2010 6:54 PM PST You can also salt the stem after you cut it off. I do that all the time with thistles. Quote \| Reply \| Report