subject: No Weeds, No Guilt. Tips for a Toxic-Free Lawn or Garden [print this page] No Weeds, No GuiltNo Weeds, No Guilt. Tips for a Toxic-Free Lawn or Garden
Tip #3: Use Landscaping Fabric
For planting beds, barrier methods such as landscaping fabric to keep weeds from growing are especially effective. Applying landscaping fabric around existing plants is easy and effective -- it blocks the light from reach the soil, preventing weeds from growing. Cut holes in the fabric before you place it over existing plants. The fabric blocks the light, but don't worry, it lets the water through.
Tip #4: Pull!
If you catch them early, most weeds are easy to pull. It's only after you neglect your garden for a bit that removing the weeds becomes a chore. Go out in the morning, when there is dew to moisten the soil and to make weed pulling easier. Similarly, pull weeds after a rainstorm. You will find that roots come out fairly easily when the soil is moist. You also might to invest in some simple weed pulling tools to help you effectively get roots out of the ground. Any good lawn and garden center will carry these. Foam pads for kneeling when you are weeding also make the task more comfortable.
In closing, many safe options exist when you are seeking to eradicate weeds from your landscape. Corn gluten meal is good for your lawn. Vinegar will get your weeds. Landscaping fabric prevents them from growing, and you can pull weeds when the soil is wet and it is easiest to do so. Enjoy responsible gardening so that your family and pets are not exposed to harmful herbicides.
So now you've dealt with your weeds. You've followed these tips. And now it's time to relax and enjoy the rewards! Next time your guests are over for that backyard cookout, enjoy the admiration they express over that lush green grass you've worked so hard to care for. Then, tell them about these extra steps you've taken to do your part for the environment and watch the look on their faces.
