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July 12, 2021Get Rid of Weeds in Your Backyard Garden Naturally
If you want to keep your garden in good condition, you need to learn how to get rid of weeds. Unfortunately, weeds can encroach on your beautiful landscape and negatively impact your yard. They fight for their survival, and they can quickly take over your backyard if they are not dealt with quickly. They may seem small at first, but they quickly sap the moisture and nutrients from the soil, which will help them grow, and hinder the growth of your grass, flowers and vegetables. To prevent this from happening, you should learn how to get rid of weeds before they become a problem.
Best Ways to Get Rid of Weeds Naturally
By hand
If you're diligent, you can get rid of weeds the old-fashioned way, by hand. Wear a unique pair of gardening gloves for the job to prevent accidentally moving plants. Second, use a good planting instrument, such as a claw or a sharp trowel, to loosen the plant roots from the dirt. The only way to ensure a weed does not return is to pull it out entirely by the root.
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Cornmeal
Did you know the corn gluten meal can be used to prevent seed germination? It can help you to get rid of weeds by preventing weed seeds from germinating and developing into plants if you sprinkle them in your greenhouse. Of course, a corn gluten meal will prevent any seed from germinating, so wait until your plants are grown, and you've finished planting seeds before attempting this in your vegetable garden.
Mulch
Mulch the planting areas to prevent weed seeds from getting into contact with the soil in the first place. Mulch can also prevent sunshine from reaching seeds that are already underground, preventing them from sprouting. Mulch also has the additional advantage of preserving moisture and decomposing to enrich your soil. It also looks very good.
Vinegar
Use a vinegar sprinkler, a water spray or a vinegar brush. Vinegar, and most natural herbicides, cannot distinguish between weeds and other plants. To stop contaminating surrounding trees, do this early in the morning while there is little noise. Since the sun activates vinegar's destroying powers, do it on a cloudless day, which also means the rain won't wash it out until it does its job. This is a great way to get rid of weeds that are becoming a nuisance.
Newspaper
Covering weeds with old newspapers can suffocate them and discourage new ones from developing. A dense coating of newspaper can prevent sunshine from touching weed seeds, preventing them from sprouting. Wet the dirt first, then lie down your newspaper, carefully wetting it again before covering it with mulch. This is an excellent way to compost, and as a bonus, you can attract and retain earthworms. Getting rid of weeds does not have to be complicated or expensive.
Boiling Water
Boiling water will help you get rid of those pesky weeds. Take the kettle from the stove and add it to the yard. Carefully pour a trickle of water on the crown of each unwanted herb. Tough perennial weeds with long taproots can need two or three applications, but they will inevitably die. Of course, you should use your hot pads, and you should wear long trousers and close-toed shoes.
Salt
Weeds are easily killed with regular table salt. Place a pinch of soil at the base of each vine. It would consume the weedy perpetrator and be diluted within a few rainstorms. Salt can make the soil uninhabitable for many months, so use only a limited amount and only where appropriate. Try not to have it on the lawn or other seeds.
Herbicidal Soap
Mix equal parts of vinegar, salt, and dish soap to make your DIY herbicidal soap to help you get rid of weeds. Fill a spray bottle halfway with the paste and spray it on the offending weeds. But use caution. This mixture can destroy any plants it comes into contact with, so avoid getting it on your precious perennials.
Weed Torch
A weed torch operates by heating the water inside plant cells. The cells explode, and the plant dies as the water transforms to steam. You don't have to char the weeds; wilt them. It takes some practice, but it is extremely successful. Never use it on poison ivy or other toxic plants because it can allow poison oils to be released into the air and eventually into the eyes or lungs.
Soap
Soap's oil can degrade waxy or hairy weed surfaces, leaving them resistant to desiccants. To hold the solvent on the stems, apply a few drops of liquid dish detergent to vinegar or vodka sprays. The soap also lets the leaves shine, which makes it easier to keep track of what you've sprayed.
Alcohol
Alcohol is an excellent herbicide because it causes the unwanted plant to dry out. You can use either rubbing alcohol or cheap vodka for this. In a spray bottle, combine 2 oz. of alcohol with 2 cups of water. Spray on the weeds' leaves and stems after adding a few drops of dish soap to make the mixture stick to the herb.
This approach is only effective on getting rid of weeds that are exposed to sunlight; the sun evaporates the alcohol and dries out the herb. It doesn't perform as well on weeds that flourish in the shade, so the light can't make the alcohol evaporate.
We just listed some of our natural ways to get rid of weeds in your garden. There are other ways to make your garden weeds free but we prefer trying natural products first to avoid damage to plants and trees. You may also consider what the best types of grass for Southern California and your needs are, as there are some types of grass that naturally reduce the need for deweeding. For more tips and ways to take care of your garden, contact your local landscaping professional.
Contact Shai at Green Advisor, Inc. for your home and landscape renovation needs 888-869-0987.
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