Weeds are the bane of any gardener, but they can be especially bothersome to organic gardeners. Many gardeners choose to use weed killer to get rid of weeds, but you can't do that in an organic garden. So what can you do?
Well, you'll need to identify your most troublesome weed, and then deal with it in the way that best gets rid of that particular type of weed. Below are some example of common weeds and how to get rid of them.
One of the worst offenders is dandelion. Most gardeners want to get rid of them although there are some who chose to grow them for their greens. You need to dig out the entire taproot if you want to get rid of dandelions.
Pull them up with a hoe before they flower. And you can spread corn gluten over the areas you wish to remain free from dandelions in the early spring. A lot of seedlings will be kept from growing.
Crabgrass is a major pest in many yards and gardens. Besides being tough to pull up, it's especially hard to get rid of. What you need to do is pull up the entire plant as well as its roots. To suppress further growth, spread down corn gluten in the early spring. You can also mulch to prevent the seeds from germinating.
Poison ivy is a horrible plant. Even with very mild exposure, terrible rashes can be caused. You should always wear gloves when handling this plant, and don't ever let it touch any part of your skin.
Let it dry out completely once you've cut the plant at the base. Throw away the vines or bury them. Don't burn poison ivy because the smoke can be fatal. Don't compost it either.
Lamb's quarters is an edible wild green. Some people grow these for food, but most people think of them as common weeds. It's difficult to get rid of them. You can hoe or pull up the plants when you see them. To suppress the seedlings, you should mulch heavily.
Ragweed is a plant that many people want to get rid of. Aside from being a common allergen, the pollen also causes hay fever. Dig up the seedlings and mow down full grown plants. To cover the areas where it grows, you need to mulch. If it hasn't yet gone to seed, you can compost ragweed.
An edible plant is purslane. You can remove individual plants by hoeing. If you pull the plants and leave them lying on top of the soil, they can re-root themselves. The seeds of this plant can mature after the plant has been pulled, so don't compost them. To prevent them from growing, try to mulch them.
Prickly lettuce is a little plants that's known to be annoying. Always wear gloves when you handle it because it causes itching and burning if it comes in contact with skin. What you can do is pull or hoe the plants or cut the taproot below the soil.
It can carry lettuce diseases even if it can attract beneficial insects. You need to keep it away from your lettuce patches. Keep cocklebur away from your animals since it's poisonous to livestock. You can hoe or pull plants beneath the soil line. It's still possible to compost it if it hasn't gone to seed.
Well, you'll need to identify your most troublesome weed, and then deal with it in the way that best gets rid of that particular type of weed. Below are some example of common weeds and how to get rid of them.
One of the worst offenders is dandelion. Most gardeners want to get rid of them although there are some who chose to grow them for their greens. You need to dig out the entire taproot if you want to get rid of dandelions.
Pull them up with a hoe before they flower. And you can spread corn gluten over the areas you wish to remain free from dandelions in the early spring. A lot of seedlings will be kept from growing.
Crabgrass is a major pest in many yards and gardens. Besides being tough to pull up, it's especially hard to get rid of. What you need to do is pull up the entire plant as well as its roots. To suppress further growth, spread down corn gluten in the early spring. You can also mulch to prevent the seeds from germinating.
Poison ivy is a horrible plant. Even with very mild exposure, terrible rashes can be caused. You should always wear gloves when handling this plant, and don't ever let it touch any part of your skin.
Let it dry out completely once you've cut the plant at the base. Throw away the vines or bury them. Don't burn poison ivy because the smoke can be fatal. Don't compost it either.
Lamb's quarters is an edible wild green. Some people grow these for food, but most people think of them as common weeds. It's difficult to get rid of them. You can hoe or pull up the plants when you see them. To suppress the seedlings, you should mulch heavily.
Ragweed is a plant that many people want to get rid of. Aside from being a common allergen, the pollen also causes hay fever. Dig up the seedlings and mow down full grown plants. To cover the areas where it grows, you need to mulch. If it hasn't yet gone to seed, you can compost ragweed.
An edible plant is purslane. You can remove individual plants by hoeing. If you pull the plants and leave them lying on top of the soil, they can re-root themselves. The seeds of this plant can mature after the plant has been pulled, so don't compost them. To prevent them from growing, try to mulch them.
Prickly lettuce is a little plants that's known to be annoying. Always wear gloves when you handle it because it causes itching and burning if it comes in contact with skin. What you can do is pull or hoe the plants or cut the taproot below the soil.
It can carry lettuce diseases even if it can attract beneficial insects. You need to keep it away from your lettuce patches. Keep cocklebur away from your animals since it's poisonous to livestock. You can hoe or pull plants beneath the soil line. It's still possible to compost it if it hasn't gone to seed.
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