Organic Weed Control - How to Get Rid of Annoying Weeds Fast
By Costas Peppas
We all know the stress and anguish caused by weeds in our gardens.
They absolutely choke the life out of our plants and seem to come back faster
than we can rip them out!
Well, I have good news: there are some very effective organic techniques you
can apply to your garden right now to control weeds.
(By the way, you do not want to use chemical herbicides... I'll save the
details on why for another article... but for now trust me on this, if
you value the health of your family and garden you will stay away from using
chemicals!)
Make Sure You Have The Right Tools
You'll need hoes, mulch, a weed barrier mat and a knife made specifically for
removing weeds. (You can get all these things from the garden center at
Wal*mart!)
Step 1: Yank What You Can And Use Dead Weeds "For Good Instead Of
Evil"...
First, you should pull out any visible weeds by hand - make sure you take out
the roots too!
I know, it's kind of a hassle but using your hands is the most effective way
to kill weeds.
Best use for dead weeds: Take the weeds you yank out and toss them in
your compost pile. (This way your hard work won't be for nothing and those
suckers will actually benefit your garden!)
Step 2: Mulching Your Garden Keeps Weeds Away
Not only does laying mulch keep your soil moist and healthy but the mulch
actually prevents weed seeds from germinating!
For maximum effectiveness you should lay down the weed barrier mat before you
plant. The mat does a great job of "blocking" weeds from growing out of the
soil!
Weed barrier mat tip: If you get a dark colored mat you can actually
plant your garden earlier in the season. (As you know, dark colors absorb
heat... which in turn will warm your planting soil earlier in the spring!)
Tips That Will Give Your Garden A Winning "Edge" Over Weeds
Weeds have a way of spreading fast so you need to stay on top of them!
The young weeds don't cause as much havoc as "older weeds"... this is because
older plants will seed your garden and create more weeds for your to deal with!
Bottom Line: You'll save yourself from lots of headaches if you pull
out weeds when they're "young"... this way they won't have a chance to seed your
garden!
Little Known Trick That Makes Pulling Weeds A Lot Easier
Most gardeners don't know this - if you dampen the soil before pulling the
weeds they will come out much easier!
(Again, make sure you get the whole root and not just the stem... otherwise
the weed will grow back!)
There's no way to avoid it: weeds are part of every garden. But if you follow
the methods I've shown you, not only will they be easier to manage but your
garden will thrive and flourish!
Discover more shockingly easy organic garden
tips including easy ways to keep your garden healthy and thriving at http://www.OrganicGardenTips.net
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