Control Weeds Using Chemical and Non-Chemical Approaches

To control weeds, gardeners employ few methods that usually work depending on the weeds and how many there are throughout the garden. The first way to control the weed population is to go through the garden and remove all weeds that are growing above soil level. Making sure the entire weed is removed is important. Oftentimes, if a root is left behind, the weed can begin to grow again. Removing the entire weed is the only way to keep it from growing again.

When putting down mulch or setting up a flowerbed, many gardeners use layers of newspaper to keep the sunlight out sight from the weeds. Since many weeds grow on the soil bed, cutting off sunlight will help reduce their numbers. After laying newspaper, mulch is put over it. This will ensure even less sunlight will reach the weeds. Controlling weeds by blocking the sunlight is the best way to keep weeds from returning year after year.

Even though mulch has been placed in the garden area, some weeds are very tough and will grow regardless of whether there is enough sunlight. These weed will need to be removed using a chemical weed remover. This is an effective way to control weeds after they have invaded a garden. Spray a small amount around the weed base. They will begin to disappear in a few days. Usually another application is necessary in order to stop the control weeds and how they spread. Be careful not to get the chemical on the plants that are to be kept in the garden. Controlling weeds using chemicals can take time but is worth the effort.

It is very difficult to control weeds all the time. There will always be some that will grow back no matter what a person does. Pulling weeds frequently is the only way to ensure a healthy garden that can flourish throughout the year.