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If you spend your time in the lawn or garden, you probably know that; Weeds are the worst. They make your garden look ugly and unclean.
Did you ever planted a plant with all your heart, and a week later, you returned and found that weeds have taken up all the space, depriving your lovely plant of the sunlight.
How does that feel? I know, Discouraging!
Weeds grow very quickly and spread everywhere, making your plants left unchecked. For over many years, gardeners have tried tips and tricks to eliminate the stubborn weeds; some tips worked and others not.
Different methods have been discovered, some to make them not grow and some to make them not growing back.
In a family lawn, parents give pennies to their children for plucking up the weeds physically. It may sound funny, but this method has been being used for many years now.
But now, Enough! At the end of this year, we will say goodbye to the pesky weeds and unwanted plants.
Below are some methods to get rid of the weed in the coming era of 2021.
Emergence refers to the emergence of the weed plant or seedling at which it needs to be stopped.
These weed killers are used to target the seeds or seedlings of the weed. They target to stop the germination or the sprouting of the weeds. The main goal of using this is to get the weeds young and not wait for them to be bigger. These killers create a barrier of chemical between the plant and the growth surface. This kills the seedlings by stopping them from growing underground.
The best pre-emergent weed killer is the Andersons Pro Turf Barricade Weed Control, as it nips away the weeds and the little shoots. It is applicable for over 30 types of weeds and does not harm nearby trees, vegetations, and flowers.
These are also known as herbicides; they control the weed plants that have emerged and come out of the ground. These herbicides are applied to the stems and leaves of the weeds. The chemical kills the weeds by destroying the leaves and shoots of the plants to the roots.
The best post-emergent weed killer is Green Gobbler Vinegar Weed Killer; it is applied to control the growth of dandelions, weeds, and crabgrass. It can be used near the fence, pools, or roadsides.
Selectivity is the use of chemicals to destroy the weeds by keeping the surrounding plants safe and unharmed. This can be of two types:
Selective weed killers destroy the weeds but not the green grass and beneficial plants.
2,4-D Amine weed Killer is a good option for selective weed killing. It targets the weeds and pesky dandelions without harming the flower plants.
These killers destroy the weeds, along with other beneficial plants in the affected area. This is not a good option to use them in the lawn or garden; however, they can be used along the fence or roadside.
The movement of the chemicals within the weed plant is known as translocation.
They can be of the following types:
The chemicals do not move within the plant. Rather they kill the part of the plant on which they are applied. This can kill the weeds in a couple of days or weeks, depending upon the weather conditions. However, it is a good option to eliminate annual weeds.
These weed killers are absorbed by the roots and move in the bottom-up direction, destroying all the plant parts. The weeds that are more difficult to kill can be easily eradicated with systemic killers. The results may appear after several days or weeks, but they will be worth waiting.
Many weed killers may be temporary and dissolve into the soil, requiring you to reapply the killer.
Longer lasting weed killers remain in the soil for a long time, and they stop new seeds from growing. They can be a good option for gardens, but they can be harmful by preventing beneficial plants’ growth.
Apart from these chemical products, there are some tips and remedies to remove weeds from the home lawn.
As these remedies include chemicals, you have to be protective in terms of clothing, eyes, and hands. Do not apply the remedies with bare hands. Always use a spray bottle or any other gear.
Yes, unfortunately, most of the stubborn weeds need to be pulled out manually. You have to pull out the weed along with the roots, as roots may grow again. If you miss out on any root, you can use a fork or knife too.
If you have tried all the above methods, but a weed regrows every time. There is a root that needs to be eradicated. Dig out all the roots with a digger fork.
You may find it absurd, but we will trick our enemy by letting it grow temporarily. Cover up the lawn area to create warm effects, and when the weeds grow up, chop them off the heads. Highly Satisfying!
Weeds are the worst, but we have to be patient and persistent to get rid of them.
You can opt for any creative or fun way to get rid of them; the methods mentioned above are quite effective and satisfying.