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Left unchecked, hairy bitter cress can quickly spread to infest the whole garden. This weed can complete its lifecycle in three to four weeks to disperse thousands of seeds, all of which can germinate to release their own seeds in quick succession

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-treat the plant using a total weedkiller such as glyphosate. Avoid spraying on a windy day and near other desirable plants. all over the gardenspring to autumnMore advice on removing weedsHairy bitter cressYellow sorrelChickweedGround elder

rake in mid-September to remove the worst of it.all over the gardensummer to autumnMore advice on removing weedsSpeedwellVinca or periwinkleBramblesHairy bitter cress

with the back of a rake or crush it underfoot before applying glyphosate. Avoid spraying on a windy day and near other desirable plants. all over the gardenspring to autumnMore advice on removing weedsSelf healSpeedwellChickweedHairy bitter cress

the garden, but especially on soils affected by drought or lacking in nutrientsspring to autumnMore advice on removing weedsSpeedwellVinca or periwinkleBramblesHairy bitter cress

a chance to release seeds. A single plant can produce thousands of seeds, all with potential to grow into new, seed-producing plants. Groundsel and hairy bitter cress, start flowering while still tiny, so be vigilant and remove them as they appear