Spring has officially arrived! Is your garden completely ready for the warm, sunny days? If not, it’s time to get into action mode. When temperatures rise, you’ll have the ideal place to relax and enjoy the weather. In this blog post, we will help you redecorate your garden. Let’s talk about lawn care and weed removal. Bring on those sunny days!
Get rid of weeds in your garden
Let’s start with a common problem: weeds in your lawn. Lawn weeds weaken your lawn enormously and cause the grass to slowly die. This is because weeds tend to suck all the nutrients out of your grass. This makes your lawn less resistant to drought and certain diseases in the future. Do you have a lot of weeds in your lawn? This often indicates that your lawn does not have the right nutrients and optimal conditions.
To keep your lawn healthy, it is very important to regularly remove weeds. Many people are not sure which weeds to remove and which plants are better left in place. It is however true that almost all weeds are harmful to your lawn. So don’t be too careful and just take it all away!
Two types of weeds that are common
First of all, it is useful to know that there are two categories of weeds in your garden. The first type is the so-called root herb. Examples include nettles, thistles, bindweed, horsetail and ground elder. Weeds like these are perennial plants. Under the ground, they make extensive root networks, which makes removing them quite a difficult task. Breaking off the plants at the top and pulling them out of the ground will only result in more complex and deeper root networks.
In addition, there is seed weed. Examples include dandelions, daisies, elderberry, birthwort and so on. These weeds originates from seeds that are often spread through bird droppings.
How do you remove weeds?
The best way to get rid of root weed is to weed your soil by hand. This is a time-consuming job, but it is well worth it! If your body isn’t up for the job, you can always choose to use a tool. This is also how you can get rid of moss. With seed weeds, it is best to hoe again. This way you can remove the weeds quickly and effectively. Do you have a lot of weeds in your entire lawn? Then it is smart to scarify your lawn with a special machine. Good luck!