Owing a property and managing a lawn or caring for a garden is one of the most enjoyable things ever, but this doesn’t mean they don’t come with a bit of an effort. Even beginner gardeners know that after all is settled and the flowers and the greenery start to grow and look amazing, the threats are starting to show their ugly heads: weeds. Depending on the area you live in, there can be more than one or two types of weeds and the first prevention step you can take is to know your enemy and understand what it does and how it spreads. Do your weeds feed on your plants and flowers, stealing their life from the root? Do they grow recklessly and suffocate everything around? Can they be killed with substances or is it enough to pull them out? Will they regenerate next season? These are the first questions you should know the answer to, because weeds can be sneaky enough to regenerate even if you left just a bit of a part behind.
People in Allen love their gardens and lawns and they do everything to keep their personal pastures of paradise clean and healthy. They know it is easier to prevent than to cure, therefore they pay attention for any sign of weeds outbreaks. Some of these green pests can be caught on the act of spreading and that is the red flag for starting taking weed control measures, like pulling and spraying. Some weeds need a more complex approach and sometimes our old friend the mulch can be a great ally in the fight of removing weeds from your beautiful garden. A thick and well prepared layer of mulch can be evenly applied on the garden and lawn and give you a hand in fighting the weeds. It will also save you a lot of time and money, but you should be aware that mulch alone can’t do miracles, you should be ready to step in and pull as many enemies you can find.
Don’t leave the weeds in compost or lying around on the ground, as they are pure stubborn survivors and if they can find a way to regenerate or spread, they will. Therefore, if you are not at ease with all these prevention methods, you can opt for one more and that means using plastic or cloth to protect your garden from sprouting weeds.
Sustainable lawns, gardens and greenery can be achieved by using these prevention methods in the weed control process. In time and with experience, things will become easier and easier and your garden can stay amazing and healthy all year long.
