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Whenever you have a garden, you will have a need for preventing bothersome weeds that can overwhelm the area. There are many different types of weed killers that you can purchase through a gardening center to help with these problems, but they are all made up of chemicals and poisons that can harm your household pets if they get into the garden. These chemicals also pose a danger to children who may play around them and for anyone who consumes the produce from the garden if the chemicals are not properly washed away.
There are alternative methods for eliminating weeds from your garden. While some of these methods may be a little more time consuming they will provide you the ability of a healthier area and product while keeping your gardening area looking great. Some of these methods include:
Weeding the Garden by Hand
Weeding your garden by hand is probably the best method when you have weeds that are interspersed into the lawn. It is best to perform this type of weed removal during the spring when the weeds are you and are not so root bound. For weeds that are harder to remove you will need to use gardening gloves and a weeding tool to help prevent cuts, strains and blistering on your hands from occurring. You can use a standard gardening hoe to remove weeds that are at the soil level. This will also help to aerate your gardening area. It is important to make sure that you remove the pulled weeds from the garden area and dispose of them, because they have the potential of resprouting. This is also why you should never put the weeds in a composting area either.
Using Mulch
Mulch is an ideal method for helping to prevent the growth of weeds from the start. Once you have your desired plants and seeds in place, spread your choice of mulch over the garden area so that it is 2 to 3 inches thick. For help in preventing weeds from occurring during the early months leading up to planting season, you can lay down the mulch in the fall of the previous year.
Vinegar Is a Natural Weed Killer
For weeds that are in the pathways of your garden, you can use vinegar to help clear them away. Unlike chemical weed killers, vinegar is natural and has no harmful effects on people or animals. To use this method you simply spray full strength vinegar on the weeds. The acid will cause the weeds to erode and die. Boiling water poured on the weeds can help to provide the same results.
What else can I help you with?
How can a lawn or backyard be cleared of weeds without using chemicals?
The best way to get rid of weeds without using chemicals would be to dig them up. It is important to ensure the whole weed is removed as leaving the root will result in it regrowing.
Does chloride kill garden weeds?
Yes, chloride kills garden weeds.
What has the author Harold Cecil Long written?
Harold Cecil Long has written: 'Common weeds of the farm & garden' -- subject(s): Botany, Weeds 'Suppression of weeds by fertilizers and chemicals' -- subject(s): Fertilizers, Weed control
Can I mow weeds in my garden?
Yes, you can mow weeds in your garden to help control their growth and maintain the appearance of your garden.
Who wrote Weeds in the Garden?
The detective novel Weeds in the Garden (2005) was written by Brandy Carter.
Sentence for weeds?
There are plenty of weeds growing in my garden
What is a way of classifying pond weeds?
Aquatic plants and garden weeds are ways of classifying pond weeds. The first category tends to be the most common although weeds which occur in association with garden fountains, ponds, and pools will be eligible for classification as garden weeds.
How can boiling water be effectively used to kill weeds in a garden or yard?
Boiling water can effectively kill weeds in a garden or yard by pouring it directly onto the weeds. The high temperature of the water damages the cells of the weeds, causing them to wilt and die. This method is a natural and chemical-free way to control weeds in a specific area without harming the surrounding plants.
What is the best method to keep weeds out of your garden without using physical exercise?
Pull 'em by hand.
Where are weeds found?
In the garden.
Does weeds have fruit?
Weed does not. However garden weeds like gooseberries do.
What is a garden hoe?
A garden hoe is a tool used in the garden to remove weeds.
