Weed control in the vegetable garden

It is unlikely that there is at least one farmer who likes weeds that grow freely in the garden. All gardeners strive for cleanliness in their garden plots. Weed control in the garden makes summer residents use various tricks. How to deal with weeds on the site? What methods are used by experienced farmers? The answer is simple - timely weeding, herbicide treatment and mulching.

Weeding

The easiest, and at the same time, effective way to combat litter is weeding. Who else but you yourself will be able to see the smallest weeds and remove them by the root. Weeding together with the collection of weeds is considered even more effective. Experienced summer residents do not leave them on their site. Since plant seeds can scatter around the surrounding space. And give life to new weed pests.

Weeds are usually collected in heaps. Then they are taken out of the site and burned after drying. It is undesirable to give weeds to your pets. Despite the fact that many types of weeds are eaten by animals with pleasure. The fact is that the seeds of many weed plants, even passing through the digestive tract and leaving the body in a natural way, are able to germinate. So, fill your site again.

Weeding is recommended to be done on moistened soil. Since in this way the plants are easier to remove from the roots. However, after heavy rains, weeding the site is still not worth it. Since many plants you can grind. Pay attention to the weed root system. In some plants, the root lies completely on the surface. For example, the width is thrown back. And in others, on the contrary, it rushes deep into the ground, like in a creeping wheatgrass. Therefore, it is advisable to remove the plants along with the completely root and in different ways.

Moreover, if the roots are located on the surface, then you just need to weed with a hoe. And if the root goes to a great depth, then you should pick up a shovel or a hand lifter. Remember also that weeding in the garden should be regular. In addition, you need to weed not only the beds themselves with useful plants, but also the paths. As well as plots near buildings. Since from there weeds can be pumped to areas with useful crops.

Herbicides

This method is quite simple to use. Various chemicals are excellent at fighting weeds. However, you will need to follow certain safety precautions when handling them. And also choose only those solutions that are suitable for a particular culture.

There are many varieties of herbicides. Some drugs work with solid processing. Others eliminate only certain types of weeds. Usually herbicides affect the leaves and shoots of weeds. While the drugs have little effect on the roots.

The above-soil part of the plants is treated with herbicides. It gets into the roots only through the stems and leaves.

Weed control in the garden: mulching

This method of controlling weeds in your area allows you to control weed growth with minimal physical exertion. And also improve the structure of the soil. In addition, mulching effectively retains moisture. This means avoiding multiple watering.

Usually mulching is carried out using various films or non-woven materials. It also allows you to attract light, which means it keeps you warm. However, in too hot time the film can play a cruel joke. The root system of plants can simply be fried.

Many summer residents mulch the topsoil with chopped bark or cardboard, as well as straw or sawdust. But remember: as the plants grow, this material should be poured in so that the top layer of mulch is high.

Mulching prevents sunlight from reaching the ground. This means that the weeds do not grow or will grow very slowly. For plants, cruciform slots are left on the films, and these holes are expanded as necessary. Follow our guidelines and don't waste a lot of time and energy fighting weeds.