Equisetum arvense

Help me identify this plant

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This is a rampant weed in my son’s garden and need advice as to how to destroy it?

Is there lots or just random clumps? @nanaliz

Random clumps. Have used a weed gun but still grows!

Mare's tail

What gets rid of it?

Yes mares tail. An absolute nightmare, all you can do is try to keep it under control. Use the strongest weed killer you can get on it

Welcome to GT Liz 👋☺ They dislike cultivated soil and competing with other plants, so hoe regularly and put in as many plants as you can. Weed killers aren't always effective and glysophates are so bad for wildlife.

Thanks. Area is actually gravel and paving so we will just have to keep treating!