3 Easy Tricks For Weeds
Weeds are the bane of every gardener’s existence. They are the mortal enemy of anyone who has ever set out to grow and maintain a home yard or garden. They are aggressively persistent and can grow in most environments. But they are not indestructible. In fact, you wouldn’t believe how big a difference it makes having just a little extra knowledge on how to keep your weeds under control. The following tips will help you get the ball rolling. But if you really want the garden your home deserves, look into our weed control Fayetteville AR services, as we are experts in the field of all things pertaining to home lawn care.
Tip #1: Focus only on the seeds that meet the surface
An unfortunate truth about weed seeds is that they are virtually everywhere that there is soil. They exist deep within the ground and are spread all across all parts of your garden and your lawn. The good news is that most of those seeds will never germinate. And thus most will never grow into the headache you know them to be. Only the weeds that are close enough to the surface of the soil will receive a sufficient amount of sunlight to grow. The real goal is for you to pay close attention any time you need to dig beneath the surface. Make sure to promptly fill whatever area you dug up afterward, whether that be with a plant or mulch.
Tip #2: Never underestimate the significance of mulch
The degree to which you care for your mulch will determine the physical state of your lawn and garden. Mulch applies a cooling factor to the soil. The moisture that the mulch causes helps prevent the infiltration of sunlight, which is what weeds need to survive. Moreover, the right kinds of mulch also attract certain critters that feed on weed seeds, which also acts as a deterrent from allowing weeds to grow. Keep in mind that while mulch is an effective deterrent of sunlight, those who fail to replenish their mulch frequently run the risk of the mulch containing its own weed seeds. If you fail to pay close attention to the quality of the mulch and the frequently with which you replace you, you defeat the purpose of even laying the mulch in the first place.
Tip #3: The cardboard trick
When it comes to weed prevention, sunlight is not your friend. Sunlight is the lifeblood of every weed outbreak. Mulch is effective in limiting sunlight and keeping the soil moist. An added step for the cautiously minded is to lay a bed of cardboard beneath the mulch. This ensure that absolutely no sunlight will reach any further than where you want it to go, meaning you can focus on growing only the plants that you actually want in your garden.
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