I Accidentally Sprayed Weed Killer on Flowers

Hardiness Zone: 6a

dadudley2 from Columbus, Ohio

A: dadudley2,

Bummer! Unfortunately, accidents happen. I'm sure your girlfriend has a compassionate heart and will eventually find a way to forgive and forget (it wouldn't hurt to mention that it was her compassion that initially attracted you to her). I mean you were just trying to be helpful, right? I imagine you have apologized profusely (several times already), but it would seem that a shopping trip to her favorite nursery-your treat, of course, might also be in order! As for her flowers, what is done, is done. Do what you can to spray off any chemical residue remaining on the flowers and dilute the soil with water. Most herbicides don't last forever, so once you see the extent of the fallout, it should be safe to replant. When replanting, amend the beds with a little new soil just to be on the safe side, and plan on dedicating the day to helping her replant. Your mistake makes a strong argument for avoiding the use of chemicals to treat weeds. Good luck!

Ellen

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