Remove the weeds or till them under?

Watch Reply
More
Mark unread Print Skip to new
JensMtnGarden Highlands, NC(Zone 7a) Mar 04, 2011

I did not turn under all the beds this past fall & now all the ones not turned over are already filling up with weeds.

Before it started raining this morning, I got 2/3 of one bed de-weeded & lightly turned. I took out all the bigger weed roots but left the small stuff. Am I putting too much work on myself?

How many turned under weeds are too many & how much should I be removing?

Post #8406639
Quote
flowAjen central, NJ(Zone 6b) Mar 04, 2011

Try to remove them all because they will just grow back

Post #8406839
Quote
themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Mar 07, 2011

If you are transplanting into the beds and not planting seeds, you can use a pre-emergent product like AMAZE or PREEN to help stop weed regrowth. The problem with tilling the weeds under is that you also till under any weed seeds and they will sprout. here is a bit of info on pre-emergents.

http://www.ehow.com/how_5776514_apply-weed-control-mulch-beds.html

http://www.gardenguides.com/90786-weed-pre-emergent-flower-plant-beds.html

Post #8411594
Quote

Post a Reply to this Thread

Please or sign up to post.
Back to Forum Homepage

More Beginner Gardening Threads

Go to all Beginner Gardening threads
BACK TO TOP