I have just broke the ground to start my spring garden. Can I spray roundup after I plant to prevent new weeds and grass?
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What can we spray on these horrible weeds to kill them? I also need to know if the cows and horses need to be removed from the pastures, and if so, for how long? We've tried mowing, but they come back even worse.
This article may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/controlling-sandbur-weeds.htm
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Always read and follow package directions.
I have a nice lawn but have the flat weed type grass disbursed through out the lawn. How can I get rid of this weed/grass without harming the "good grass"?
Often times, with competitive weed grasses in the lawn, it is just a matter of improving the conditions for the desirable grass. The desirable grass will naturally push out the weed grass.
Make sure you are watering correctly, fertilizing and removing thatch.
My son has his first garden. When I told him that he needed to weed it, he did not do a very good job of it and now the weeds have pretty much taken over. The garden is producing but we really need to get rid of the weeds without harming the plants. Is it possible to do that?
It is possible to restore a weedy garden to order. It won't be a one time fix though. Depending on how large the weeds have become, you might need to chop or cut back plants that can't be pulled by hand. I have seen people mow their garden before trying to till. Once the largest weeds have been "knocked back", the garden should be tilled or hoed to disrupt the roots of smaller weeds. Gardens should be weeded on a weekly basis. I've used sections from newspapers as a weed barrier successfully, and the newsprint degrades into the soil over the season. Also, IF, he isn't sowing seed, and planting only rooted plants, he could use a pre-emergent herbicide. According to package directions (very, very important). Pre-emergents work on the germinating roots. (And, I promise, if you use a pre-emergent, anything sown from seed won't come up, and if it does, it "won't be right". experience is the best instructor!)
This article has useful information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/vgen/garden-weeding.htm
I have a lot of weeds in my garden now. Do I have to remove them before I till the soil, or can I till them into the soil?
You can till the weeds with the soil, but you may want to cover the garden area afterward. One of the best ways to keep the garden weed free is to place some type of weed barrier, such as plastic or fabric sheeting, over the area. This will help smother any remaining weed seeds and can be removed in spring just prior to planting.
My Dad got some soil from a farm (manure + soil), but it's full of weeds. He wants to plant flowers. What can he use to kill the weeds, but without killing the plants? Name something we can buy or make. Thank you very much.
I would try composting the manure/soil. The heat from composting will usually kill any weed seeds that may be in it. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/composting-basics.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/horse-manure-compost.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/manures/cow-manure-compost.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/basics/heating-up-compost-pile.htm
I tried using salt and vinegar, and both mixed to kill some weeds. They haven't gone anywhere. It's been 5 days. What gives?Thanks!
This may be dependent on the type of weed (those with long tap roots will be more difficult to eradicate) and outdoor temps (generally need fairly warm temps to work well). You may also need to reapply these until they take effect. Boiling water will typically kill anything it comes into contact with, regardless. This article has some other suggestion if you haven't yet seen it: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm