What's your question? Ask

Top Questions About Weed Control

Click on links below to jump to that question.

Questions About Weed Control

  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    March 25, 2014
    A.

    Mowing often just throws the stickers, which are the seeds of the weed, all over the place. One fool-proof method of eradication is digging up the plants. Keep at it long enough, and they'll be gone. Here's an article that has more ideas: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/organic/homemade-pet-friendly-weed-killer.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
    Certified Expert
    A.

    I would avoid the use of chemicals in the garden if possible, especially if this is going to be used for vegetables or other edibles. Instead, you should consider laying down landscape fabric or mulch to keep down weeds. Additionally, by using the Roundup, you may be killing your newly planted seeds as well.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    April 21, 2014
    A.

    Most sources find 2 - 4 weeks under black plastic will kill the weeds. This article has more information on non-chemical methods of weed control: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/how-to-kill-grass-naturally-kill-unwanted-grass-in-your-yard.htm
    However, this article has an interesting approach which recommends leaving the plastic etc. on for 6 months: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Unfortunately, you may need to have someone come in to get the weeds under control and then possibly consider changing the garden to make it more accessible to the both of you for easier maintenance. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/accessible

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    May 2, 2014
    Certified Expert
    A.

    I would apply it before. Also keep in mind that you will need to let the soil sit for 1 week (2 if you can) to let the Roundup break down so that it does not kill any new plants you put in the soil.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 30, -0001
    Certified Expert
    A.

    Well you don't want it to be close enough to touch the plants for sure. One way to alleviate this is to create a shield with cardboard that you can place in front of your plants to keep the grass/weed killer from getting onto them.

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
  • Answered by
    theficuswrangler on
    May 12, 2014
    A.

    Your problem has two aspects: the tree seedlings, and the tree(s) that drops the seedlings. Can you eliminate the parent tree(s). If you can, this article talks about methods for killing trees: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/how-to-kill-a-tree-killing-trees-in-your-garden.htm
    If you can't get rid of the parent, you are left with no choice but to contend every year with the seedlings. This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/trees/tgen/weed-trees.htm

    Was this answer useful?
    00
    Add Answer
1 … 10 11 12 13 14 … 52

Do you know a lot about gardening?
Become a GKH Gardening Expert

Learn More

OK
X
Join Us - Sign up to get all the latest gardening tips!