RE: Weed Killer for Flower Beds
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Post By Angle (Guest Post)
(05/10/2008)
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I have a similar problem with my flower bed. Even after putting mulch down, the weeds keep coming. Just want to fix it once and for all. Any sure shot solutions?
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RE: Weed Killer for Flower Beds
There is a natural product out that actually stops weeds from sprouting. It is based on a byproduct of the corn industry. I purchase mine from an online company called Gardens Alive but have seen the same product for sale at Lowe's with the organic fertilizers. I know it works to cut way back on annual weeds and it breaks down to a natural fertilizer.
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Post By Danielle Maslen (Guest Post)
(10/10/2007)
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I have a large garden. My husband and I already laid the mulch down, but I still have tons of weeds popping through, so many in fact that I can't control them. I don't know what to do. I'm constantly picking them out, but two days later there is some more coming through. Can some one help!
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Post By Eddie (Guest Post)
(07/21/2007)
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How can I kill common burmuda that has invaded my juniper?
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Post By Leslee (Guest Post)
(03/22/2007)
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Hi, I wouldn't. Our neighbor sprayed weed killer in his flower bed and nothing would grow for 3 years even after digging out the soil and replacing it.
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Q: Can I use the vinegar weed killer in a flower bed being careful not to spray the existing plants and if so how long before I can plant new plants or seeds?
Hardiness Zone: 5b
Darlene ORuairc from Clawson, MI
A: Darlene,
Vinegar shouldn't be used in any soil that you want to plant someday. It breaks down the soil's structure, leaving it unable to support growth. It's best just to hoe or hand pull the weeds and then mulch with an organic material to prevent weeds from re-emerging. Leaves, compost, cardboard, newspaper, grass clippings, straw, sawdust, pine needles and bark chips are some examples of effective mulching materials. Newspaper, straw, and grass clippings are my favorites, because they don't change the soil's pH and they contribute nutrients as they decompose. You might also consider planting a live mulch or groundcover to help control weeds. This trend is one that finally seems to be catching on. Most groundcovers have small, inconspicuous flowers and when used as a live mulch, provide gardeners with another way to add color and interest to the garden. Thyme is one example. It establishes quickly from seed, helps control insects, locks in moisture around plants and it smells nice. There are also several varieties with different colored foliage. Laurentia, WinterCreeper, Ivy, Trailing Periwinkle, Creeping Phlox and Sedum are examples of other great live mulch choices.
Good luck!
Ellen
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RE: Weed Killer for Flower Beds
Try to stop the weeds before they grow. In the Spring I use Preen on all of my flower beds. This product stops the weed seeds from sprouting and it works quite well. Then you won't have as many weeds grow. They also have one with fertilizer in it too. (05/06/2006)
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| What can I use in by flower beds that will control/eliminate weeds, but will not hurt the flowers?
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| RE: Weed killer for flower beds? |
07/25/2004 |
| Weed the bed thoroughly first, then spread bark pieces (available at nurseries) or grass clippings as mulch. Mulch suppresses weeds, slows moisture loss and keeps soil cooler. Use of any "killer" compound to remove the weeds risks loss of valued plants as well, and leaves bad residues in the soil. |
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By Beth (Guest Post)
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| RE: Weed killer for flower beds? |
07/25/2004 |
| I use newspapers to mulch with. Lay papers down around your plants and saturate with water. You can tear these sheets to fit, shred the paper if you want to, or just put several whole pages together around your plants. Be sure to saturate them well with water. This helps to break down the paper. Then you can "top dress" this with more decorative mulch such as bark if you choose to do so. This keeps me from using any chemicals on my plants or around my children and pets. I find that any stray weeds that make it through can be easily pulled out because my soil seems "fluffier" with the broken down papers in it. |
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07/14/2005 |
| Careful with the bark pieces as they promote mushrooms. |
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