Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Rid Your Home Garden of Weeds, Part 2


After working so hard to select just the right plants, prepare your soil, and fertilize and nurture your plot of land, the last thing you want creeping into your garden are weeds. Weeds can grow and spread very quickly. In little time, the home garden you worked so hard to cultivate can be gone. So how do you keep weeds from inhabiting – and conquering your garden? Here are a few more tips that can help you rid yourself of persistent weeds from your lawn gardern.

Schedule a Time to Take Care of the Weeds
One way to keep your lawn weed-free, is to care for it carefully. Be sure to keep your grass cut – but not too low. If you scalp your grass then you could actually make things much worse. Scalped grass can expose your lawn to damage and various diseases. These vulnerable, exposed areas are breeding grounds for weeds to root, grow, and spread. By scheduling time to regularly tend your garden and lawn, you can monitor its progress and make sure that weeds do not take over.

Another thing to keep in mind is the importance to water your garden and lawn on a regular basis. Watering your garden regularly will allow you to support your entire root system. Try watering up to 3 times per week, depending on your rainfall. This can help you keep weeds under control.

It is also important to fertilize your home garden on a regular basis. If you are serious about ridding your home garden of weeds, then make sure you cut them down in your lawn and your garden. Choose a fertilizer that is best for your soil type and best for your lawn. If you have a weed problem, with a little effort and diligence, you can definitely beat it!

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