The Winter Killer: The new and most chilling book yet in the gripping British detective crime fiction series you have to read this Christmas 2022 (DI James Walker series, Book 3)

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You can also use a drop spreader, but you must be careful to get the rate of application right; if you get too high a concentration of fertiliser in one area, it can scorch the grass.

It can be applied during both autumn and winter to help improve grass coverage without causing any undesired growth spurts. Slowly killed all the weeds including daisies, buttercups, clover and broadleaf weeds (the latter took a lot longer). It can see off hardier plants like brambles, nettles and thistles, and is the best weed killer for clearing overgrown, unruly spaces. It is also important that they are only kept in place from autumn until spring when the adult winter moths may be active. When sufficiently pumped, the pressure sprayer bottle projects the weed killer to around 120 cm, keeping the product away from your hands.Of course we’re back with DI James Walker’s team for this investigation, though I have to admit, I didn’t feel like there was that much about them included in this book. In some years oaks and other deciduous trees are largely defoliated during the spring by the caterpillars of winter moth and other species.

Also, you can often plant into the soil at soon as the weeds are gone, instead of having to wait for the chemicals to leave the soil. Unlike some fertilisers, this product doesn’t scorch the grass either, which is likely thanks to how easy it is to evenly apply. This non-selective weed killer has a 5 L capacity and doesn’t require dilution, spraying straight from the bottle.You just need to make sure it is applied during times when the grass is still growing – if the temperatures drop too much, and the grass goes dormant, the fertiliser will make no difference.

One review said: "This is really good stuff, I used it this morning and a few hours later the weeds were dying. The most chilling crime thriller you'll read this winter, perfect for fans of Catherine Cooper's The Chalet and Simon McCleave's The Snowdonia Killings - and anyone who prefers their mince pies with a side of murder. Christmas has arrived in Cumbria and once again, DI James Walker is away from his family and investigating a murder. The nozzle can be twisted to select either a ‘jet’ or a mist; however, the mist is not particularly fine.Whilst not all products can successfully get rid of pervasive weeds like horsetail, this WeedFree Plus weed killer causes it to turn brown in a couple of days. While this is strong enough to kill weeds, it’s also strong enough to harm pollinators and pond life.

According to Substral, the slow-release granules stay active for approximately 100 days, meaning they are constantly adding nutrients to the soil. Whilst it stops weeds from growing, it also tends to stop any other plants from germinating as well. The crime was awful, but the characters, setting and general vibe of the book still kept an air of “small town at Christmas” and it’s what I loved about this book and the two before it. Choosing and then going on to use the wrong type of weed killer in your garden, allotment space or affected area can actually cause serious harm, which is why our guide is here to help. Keeping informed about the growing habits of different weeds can help, as you can try to dissuade certain species from growing in your garden.

Inclusion of a pesticide product does not indicate a recommendation or endorsement by RHS Gardening Advice. Whilst Neudorff might not be a particularly well-known company, their WeedFree Plus Concentrate is a powerful weed killer that works on relatively stubborn weeds. There are selective weed killers (only targeting certain plans), non-selective weed killers (not fussy about what plants they kill) and organic weed killers (using ingredients from nature). This Weedol Lawn Weed Killer is successful at removing clover, dandelions and other unwanted culprits from lawns, without scorching or killing off the grass.