If you're trying to get rid of weeds in your garden, there are a few common mistakes you might be making. Here are four of the most common weed-killing blunders:
1. Not Pulling Them Out By The Root
When you pull a weed out of the ground, make sure to get the entire root. If you leave even a small piece of the root in the ground, the weed will likely grow back. For deep-rooted weeds, you may need to dig them out with a shovel or trowel.
2. Relying Solely On Herbicides
While herbicides can be effective at killing weeds, they're not always necessary. Sometimes, simply pulling the weeds out by hand is enough to keep them from coming back. In other cases, covering the area with mulch or landscape fabric can help prevent new weeds from sprouting up.
3. Using Too Much Herbicide
If you do use an herbicide, be careful not to use too much. Applying more herbicide than necessary won't make the weed-killing process any faster or more effective; it will just waste product and potentially harm your plants and soil. Always follow the directions on the label carefully.
4. Not Timing Your Applications Properly
Different types of herbicides work best at different times of year. For example, pre-emergent herbicides are applied before weeds start growing in order to prevent them from germinating in the first place. Post-emergent herbicides kill existing weeds that have already sprouted up