Random gardening tips: 3 Ideas To Keep Pesky Weeds From Growing In Your Patio
Although weeds seem to grow anytime of the year, spring time is the most noticeable. A whole industry has grown around this pesky little problem for home gardeners all over the world. So how do you get rid of these little pests? These three (3) random gardening tips are excellent ideas to minimize your weeding chores.
Idea 1
If you are in the planning stages of building or redesigning your patio be sure to use this important step in your plans. Spread a layer of landscape fabric under the paver when you install them. This fabric does not allow the weeds from letting their roots grow deeply. That’s right, those sneaky little devils just might show up in the future but shallow roots systems create weak weeds and are easily pulled without having a long stream of roots.
Idea 2
Another idea that you’ve may have used are the many herbicides available. As an example Roundup is an excellent product that kill weeds when you spray the green leaves or your weeds and it will not leave any residue. Be sure to keep clear of your garden and don’t do it on a windy day.
There are other types of herbicides that remain in soil and have a lasting effect overtime. This prevents weeds from germinating and slows or temporarily stops the growing cycle for some weeds. Warning: make sure your read the label on the containers on how to apply the product safely.
Idea 3
Finally you can go natural and not use herbicides by using a propane weed torch and flaming the exposed weeds. You’ll need to use extra care with this one if you know what I mean. The other reliable technique is to use boiling water to kill your weeds, that always works.
I hope these 3 random gardening tips help keep your patio and garden looking terrific. Have a great week of gardening.