Many people know bindweed as a useful medicinal plant, as it has a fairly wide range of effects.
But the appearance of even a valuable plant on the site will not please anyone.
The fact is that bindweed is extremely difficult to fight, says Anastasia Kovrizhnykh , an expert at the online publication BelNovosti, an agronomist and landscape designer.
Even if you remove the top part of the plant, the root system will produce new shoots. It is also important to consider that bindweed mainly needs nitrogen. Therefore, surrounding plants will face a serious shortage of it.
How to overcome weeds
Weed regularly
Yes, removing the top of the plant immediately will not rid you of bindweed. The roots will produce new shoots. However, with constant removal of bindweed, the root system will soon "give in".
Therefore, you just need to weed on a regular basis.
Mulch
Many people know that a mulch layer is a quality barrier to weeds. Therefore, it is worth using this method in combination with others.
Acidity level
Not everyone knows that bindweed likes acidic soils. Therefore, it is enough to simply carry out deoxidizing procedures in a timely manner. You can use lime, ash, chalk or dolomite flour.
Green manure
It is worth giving preference to green manures with a well-developed root system. They will "strangle" the bindweed, preventing its correct development.
The best options are mustard with rapeseed.
Expert: Anastasia Kovrizhnykh
