How to Manage Weeds without Poison
If you have a garden, you will need a plan to manage its weeds . There are a number of ways to manage weeds without poison or chemicals. Think about these ideas and create a weeding plan that uses the methods that work best for you and your garden. Weeding by Hand Hand weeding is good for weeds that are interspersed in a lawn, or in a growing bed. Catch them in the spring when they are young and they will be easier to pull out by hand. If the roots have taken hold, put on your garden gloves and use a weeder tool. Dig down and apply leverage to pull out the weed. For more tenacious weeds, use a hoe. Hoeing removes the weeds at the soil level and also helps to loosen up and aerate the soil. Use Mulch For weed prevention, use mulch. Once your bed is planted, lay down 2 to 3 inches of the mulch of your choice. This will help prevent weeds from coming up and, when they do, they will be much easier to pull out as mulch is looser than compacted ...