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Weeding tips by Landshapes
A weed is a plant that grows where it is not wanted. Weeds can compete with other plants for light, water and nutrients and can also act as hosts for garden pests and diseases. Weeds can either be annual, where they complete their lifecycle in one growing season and are often prolific self seeders. They can also be perennial where they live from year to year and often have underground roots or stems that allow them to survive through winter.
Hoeing is one method of controlling weeds and is particularly useful for annuals. Perennials however will often need carefully digging out to remove the whole roots system. It is important not to put any lifted weeds on the compost pile as the seeds or roots system may remain intact and grow on, once the compost has broken down and been spread.
Mulching can greatly reduce the weed growth in your garden by preventing light getting to the seeds or roots systems. Landscape cloth can be used or even a bark mulch, which will eventually rot down and enhance the soil.
Chemical weed control can also be used, however we would recommend against it in most situations because of the effects on neighbouring plants and wildlife. It can also be toxic to young children and pets.
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