Getting Rid of Blackberry Bushes
This is a guide about getting rid of blackberry bushes. Blackberry bushes can grow very quickly in spring and summer and are very invasive. Even though the berries are edible and tasty, the bushes are very difficult to get rid of.
Will Planting Ground Cover Deter Weeds?
My weeds are fast growing in my berms. Someone suggested that I plant a drought resistant ground cover which should kill the weeds. Is this true? If so do you have any suggestions on which ground covers are good and when I should plant them?
Herbs become invasive in two ways. Some freely scatter their seeds, and others send out rhizomes (root-like stems) that meander along just under the soil's surface. Here are some ways to keep these invasive herbal companions in check.
Using a Tarp to Suppress Weeds
Is using a tarp the best way to suppress weeds? I have black tarp to lay down on my garden to suppress weeds. My mom said to just cut holes where my plants are. Is this the best way? The weeds are small and very difficult to remove.
Weeds Taking Over Wild Flower Gardens
I am having trouble with kosha weeds and sunflowers taking over my wildflower garden patch. Are there any other alternatives to hand weeding?
Preparing the Soil for a New Garden
The place where we put a garden, has been a farmer's field for quite some time. Nothing has been growing on it for at least 6 years. We are trying a garden this year (the ground is also very hard). We are getting a lot of thistles coming through.
What weed killer can I use that won't kill my flowers? They are beginning flowers that have not budded yet, they are cock's combs. Please help. There are so many weeds mixed in with them and I'm afraid to pull them because I am pulling the roots of the flowers up too.
After I plant the seeds in my vegetable garden, I lay down 2 layers of newspaper then cover with old hay/straw or free mulch that I get from limbs/trees that have been shredded. I leave space for the seeds to sprout.
Killing Weeds But Not the Ice Plants
I, too, am trying to find a weed killer for ice plant that will kill the weeds, but not harm the ice plant. Any one know of such a product?
Ridding Lawn of Dandelions Without Killing the Clover
How can I manage the clover in my lawn (I want more clover) and get rid of dandelions? I like the clover, but I don't like the dandelions.
I planted in the past an ivy vine for ground cover that has become a nuisance. It is climbing up the side of my house, choking out my plants (lily of the valley, shrubs, day lilies, ferns, and mint). We have pulled it out at one time and it came back.
Mixing Herbicide to Use With a Sprayer
What concentration of 3-way herbicide do I need for my 45L sprayer?
Herbicide for Flower and Shrub Beds
How do I kill weeds in my flower and shrub beds with no harm to my plants?
Getting Rid of Creeping Charlie
How do you get rid of creeping charlie? Thanks.
Using Newspaper Against House Foundation as Weed Barrier
We want to use folded newspapers with rocks placed on top as a weed barrier around the perimeter of our house, especially in front where there is a long thick row of day lilies. Would this work up against the foundation with no problems, such as holding water?
How do I kill knotweed without killing the grass?
I have a challenge for anyone, I planted the "English ivy" type vine for ground cover and it's taking over my house and choking out my plants. We did pull it out by the roots at one time, but it's back and now I want to get rid of it without hurting my plants.
Kudzu Be Gone! Homemade Weed Killer
Does anyone have a homemade weedkiller that works on kudzu, the vine that ate the south?
Using Borax to Get Rid of Creeping Charlie
Does borax kill grass if spread on grass?
Getting Rid of Weeds Naturally
I would like to start my veggie garden soon and don't want to have to pull a lot of weeds! Is there something I can use that is not a chemical to keep the weeds at bay from my garden?
Getting Rid Of Buckthorn Organically
When it first arrived from Europe in the 1800's, buckthorn was heralded as the ideal shrub plant for creating hedges. That all changed a short while later when it began to plunder its way through our natural areas.
Tips For Making Weeding Easier
For many gardeners, one of the most unpleasant (and seemingly endless) aspects of gardening is staying on top of the weeds. Here are some simple tips to make the job easier.
Research Shows Weeds Becoming Resistant to Glyphosate
Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum, non-selective herbicide commonly used on perennial plants including grasses, sedges, and broad-leaved weeds. Most gardeners have either heard of glyphosate or used herbicides that contain it in their gardens.
Growing and Harvesting Bittersweet
Bittersweet is an easy-to-grow vine famous for revealing a striking display of seedpods and berries each fall. Often used in wreaths or decorative displays, this ornamental vine adds value and interest to the garden all year long. Here is everything you need to know to grow this hardy American native.
