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CartHere’s How to Control Weeds in Your Lawn & Garden
Weeds can be an unsightly blight on your lawn and garden. Some types are so invasive they can take over entire areas of grass and threaten your flowers and vegetables. There are a wide variety of weed control products and methods that can help rid your lawn and garden of these pesky intruders. Here’s some tips on when, where, and how to apply them.
Selective vs. Non-Selective Weed Killer
One method of weed control involves the use of herbicides. There are two main types of herbicidal weed killer: selective and non-selective. Selective weed sprays are formulated to specifically target only weeds. This makes them ideal for use on lawns and gardens where you want to remove the weeds but not damage the surrounding grass and plants. Non-selective weed killer will kill any organic matter they’re applied to, making them useful for driveways and patios. There are also pre-emergent weed killers, which can help destroy weeds before they really get a chance to grow.
Natural Weed Killers
There are many natural weed killer options available. These are typically eco-friendly and safe for the surrounding environment. Natural weed control should only be applied to the weeds themselves, as they are typically non-selective and may damage other plants. Some natural weed control options include:
Pulling weeds by hand
Sprinkling corn gluten on bare areas to prevent weed seeds from germinating
Spraying vinegar onto the weeds directly as a homemade weed killer
Spreading newspaper or a weed barrier on bare areas to block the sun and prevent weeds from germinating
Putting salt at the base of each plant at the root to kill weeds at the source
Scalding weeds with boiling water
Garden Weed Control
Keeping weeds at bay in your garden is essential to healthy flowers, greenery, and vegetables. Not only can weeds steal valuable nutrients and moisture from your plants, but they can also lead to overcrowding. There are many ways to accomplish weed control in your garden.
Don’t Water the Weeds
Where possible, limit watering to only your plants and don’t give the weeds any extra moisture. This helps with weed control by drying them out before they can fully take hold.
Lawn Weed Control
Weeds on your lawn are not only unsightly, but they can rob your grass of nutrients it needs to thrive. Thankfully, there are many methods for weed control to keep your lawn looking its best.
Weed control isn’t fun, but it’s essential to keep your lawn and garden healthy and looking great. All that’s required is a little know-how, a little elbow grease, and a regular maintenance schedule.
