How to Keep Weeds in Check: 3 Methods – All Gardeners Are Delighted With Them

21.04.2024 16:34

Weeds were, are and will be on any summer cottage plot.

If you want to contain the expansion of weeds, use the advice of the expert of the online publication "BelNovosti", scientist-agronomist, landscape designer Anastasia Kovrizhnykh .

Black non-woven covering material

The advantages of this method include, of course, the fact that it does not allow weeds to grow, and also retains moisture and does not allow fungal spores to spread.

If you are interested in this option, choose the thickest material.

Mulching

It is clear that non-woven material is also a kind of mulch, but in this section we would still like to talk to you about organic mulch.

Garden
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This includes mown grass, manure humus, sawdust, etc.

Green manure

For example, rye has the ability to "crush" weeds well, which during the growing season releases special substances known as inhibitors. But here's the problem: cultivated plants also get "caught in the crossfire".

Previously, we talked about how to get rid of pests on your property using salt.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources

Anastasia Kovrizhnykh Expert: Anastasia KovrizhnykhExpert / Belnovosti


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  1. Black non-woven covering material
  2. Mulching
  3. Green manure