Weeding-
Tackle weeds early so they don’t have a chance to flower and then set seed- dig out perennial weeds and hoe out annual weeds on a dry day. Then cover any bare soil with a layer of mulch or ground-covering plants to smother new weeds before they get established. Control problem weeds with a weedkiller containing glyphosate.
Further information:
Weeds: non-chemical control-RHS
Dealing with weeds- BBC
Source: ‘Short Cuts to Great Gardens’ (Reader’s Digest 1999)
Old School Gardener
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I did two yards of mulch yesterday, have two waiting for me today, and will need two more after that. I’m tired, my back hurts, but I hate weeding more. 🙂
Hi Judy, I feel for you, especially the back! As you say, the effort will be worth it in the long run(well until next year…) 😉
Yes, if that darn mulch didn’t compost itself, gardening could be even easier. 🙂
Cute but slightly disturbing Nigel – I’ve come across a few post today that you have to read twice. Hope you’re doing well there M
Well, there you have me…cute but slightly disturbing….got you thinking though?! 😉