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Community Forester Sophie explains why it is good practice to keep a 1 metre weed free area clear around your newly planted trees in this short video, and th...
May 26, 2022 · Mighty Mike has neglected his yard for far too long! He keeps a full schedule running Pickin' Weeds Vintage. What do you do when the weeds or grassy clumps s...
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Cutting thick green weeds with a brush cutter around the trees, before the rain, after the rain. On April 21, after the rains of the previous week and expecting heavy rains the next week ...
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Get top RHS advice on identifying weeds and best practice for getting rid of them once and for all.
- Dig Them Up
- Hoe Them Off
- Pull Them Out
- Scrape Them Out
- Spray Them
Use a garden hand trowel to remove spreading weeds like couch grass. If digging up perennials such as bindweed or nettles, dig deep using a garden fork and be sure to pull up the whole root, as tiny pieces left will become new weeds. In this short video, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to weed by hand, to remove perennial weeds such as thistles and annua...
Hoe over bare areas of soil weekly to sever weed roots and create a dry surface that helps prevent weed seeds from germinating. Choose a dry day, so that weeds on the surface dehydrate, wither and die. Find out more about using a hoe.
Pull out annual weeds such as groundsel or chickweed with the roots, before they have a chance to set seed. Hand weed after rain has softened the soil, allowing you to pull out complete root systems. Weeds such as herb Robertdo not root deeply and are easy to remove by hand.
Scrape out weeds, such as dandelions or meadowgrass, between gaps in paving using a weeding tool or an old knife. Tease them out, roots and all. If you choose to use chemicals, you could also apply a residual path weedkiller afterwards, to prevent further weed growth.
If you have a bad perennial weed infestation and don't mind using chemicals, you could use a systemic weedkiller. Spray or dab onto dry leaves, when rain is not forecast, in midsummer. If tackling bindweed, train up a bamboo cane first to isolate from the other plants. Always read the label. Japanese knotweedcan be a very serious problem and can be...
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Dec 13, 2023 · Unveiling the Green Sanctuary: Master the art of safeguarding your trees from invasive weeds with our comprehensive guide. Explore effective prevention strategies and treatment techniques to nurture a thriving haven for your trees. Say goodbye to weeds and hello to a flourishing arboreal landscape!
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Feb 14, 2023 · Can you save a plant that has been frozen? This really depends on the type of plant and the duration of cold it endured. Light freezes on all but the most tropical plants are usually something a plant can recover from. Cut out damaged plant material in spring on woody plants. You can tell what stems are dead by scratching the bark in late ...
