Your options include both natural and chemical methods, which can both be effective.
But, if you’re confused about where to begin,allow us to help.
Once a seed germinates, its sprout needs sunlight and air to grow.
The Spruce / Liz Moskowitz
But when germination occurs under landscape fabric, the sprout will simply die.
Holes are made in the barrier to install plants.
This pop in of herbicide inhibits the growth of a weed’s initial roots after itsseed germinates.
Garden hoes are hand tools used in weed control.David Beaulieu
you might further facilitate matters by watering first, which loosens the soil even more.
can be used in a pinch.
Weeds with a long taproot, such asdandelions, are notoriously hard to dig out.
The Spruce / K. Dave
If you don’t get all of the taproot out, a dandelion will grow back.
For the maximum benefit from minimal effort, do your homework first.
Observe the weeds in question to find out when they set seed.
Then, you’ll know when to target them to keep them from producing a new generation.
Rain washes off vinegar before it can do its job.
What Are Post-Emergent and Pre-Emergent Herbicides?
A post-emergent herbicide is used to kill weeds that are already present.
Pour Boiling Water on Weeds
A highly accessible post-emergent herbicide is boiling water.
Also, like vinegar, boiling water is most effective on annuals rather than perennials.
double-check you don’t get any of the boiling water on your good plants.
Weed and feed fertilizers sometimes contain a chemical pre-emergent herbicide, making them perfect forapplication in spring.
While fertilizing your lawn, you could simultaneously suppress weeds that would soon emerge and cause problems.
Apply a Selective Post-Emergent on the Lawn
A selective herbicide is designed to kill only specific plants.
At some point in the summer, you may want to apply a selective post-emergent herbicide on the lawn.
Even there, however, you must be careful.
The most popular non-selective herbicide is glyphosate.
But in an existing planting bed, be careful in applying a non-selective herbicide.
If you choose to spray, do so on a day that is not windy.
These more controlled approaches may not be feasible, however, if a large area must be covered.
Of the homemade herbicides, boiling water is the easiest to make and the most effective.
If properly applied, vinegar will kill annual weeds permanently.
Weed Control.University of Georgia.
