Poppies taking over my garden borders

Poppies are taking over my borders and I can't seem to get rid of them. What's the best way to control them?

Asked by LAURA on 25th Nov 2022
Expert Trade Answers
"Cut off seed bulb after it’s flowered don’t wait for them to dry out or they will multiply and multiply"
Answered on 22nd Jan 2023 - Member since May 2016 - report
"Week killer,and it's over. Like that you you can control them"
Answered on 25th Nov 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 - report
"just get hydrocloride and simply spray it over them be carful it is very strong stuff kills everything by burning throw it"
Answered on 1st Jan 2023 - Member since Dec 2022 - report
"weed treatment is one way. another way is to keep cutting them down be for their flower"
Answered on 25th Nov 2022 - Member since Feb 2020 - report
"You must get rid of the mother plant before they drop seed just remove seedlings with a hoe."
Answered on 25th Nov 2022 - Member since Mar 2021 - report
"I would suggest a chemical control or if you do not want to use chemicals try table salt."
Answered on 4th Dec 2022 - Member since Sep 2021 - report
"Although annual poppies die back each year, perennial poppies return each year from a large taproot that must be killed to eliminate the flower from the garden."
Answered on 28th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2022 - report
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