Weed Control

Weed control in any garden is vital. They look untidy, steal water and nutrients and can become so overgrown they choke plants.

Once you have the weeds in your garden under control you should not need to dedicate much time to weeding.

Weeding Methods

Hand weeding - This is the quickest way to get rid of weeds. Pull them up and throw them into a black bag for rubbish disposal. Don't put them on a compost heap as you will be feeding them.

Digging - Dig out weed roots to stop them coming back.

Weed killers - These are effective but be wary of those that linger in the soil. Weed killers are non selective and will kill your plants too so use them sparingly.

Loose Mulches - Mulching with compost, manure or chippings keeps down persistent weeds.

Sheet Mulches - Black plastic or old carpet are invaluable for clearing large areas. You can use black plastic and cut holes for your plants and then cover the plastic with bark. This creates a nice effect and will ensure there are no weeds.

Plants - Plant densely and give the weeds no room to grow. Once the plants are growing well weeds won't get any light and will stop growing.

Low Maintenance Weed Control