Wouldn’t it be nice if every plant in your yard was just what you wanted? Unfortunately, weeds, poisonous plants, and invasive species make their way into our gardens easier than we’d like. So how do you get rid of unwanted plants?
Some ways you can kill unwanted plants are:
- mow over them repeatedly
- pull them by hand
- pour boiling water on their roots
- pour vinegar over the roots
- lay down some kind of barrier: newspaper, cardboard, black plastic, old carpet, etc.
- mulch the area heavily
- when all else fails, you might want to try a chemical method, though we try not to use anything that might harm wildlife
I like flipping the pages of a book, and if you are like that too, the book below has a lot of great information about invasive species.
Another book that will help is The Gardener’s Weed Book.
It's hard to keep unwanted plants out of the garden. but not impossible. Here are guides to getting rid of some of the more popular unwelcome plants you may find around your home. Weeds can make your garden look untended, suck up the nutrients, hog the water, and spread uncontrollably. Here's how to get rid of weeds. Vinca plants are beautiful and easy to grow, but they can be invasive. Here's how to get rid of periwinkle from your yard. Learn how to get rid of poison ivy plants from around your house, so you can enjoy spending time outdoors with your family. Worried that your family will get poison oak rash from the poison oak in your yard? Here are 3 easy ways to get rid of poison oak plants from your backyard before you come into contact with it. Wonder how to get rid of poison sumac for good? Learn how to recognize it and ways to remove it from your backyard. And if you happen to touch it, you'll find out how to keep from getting infected. Need to know how to get rid of English Ivy without using harmful chemicals? Here are a few methods you can use to eradicate this nasty invasive vine. Tree of heaven can cause allergies, irritate the skin, suppress other plants' growth, and host other invasive species. Here's how to get rid of tree of heaven. Jimsonweed has gorgeous-looking flowers, but did you know that every part of it is poisonous? Learn how (and why) to get rid of it from your yard. How To Get Rid Of Unwanted Plants From Your Property
Many invasive plants are pretty, but make no mistake: you’ll be sorry if you plant them around your house. Learn more about invasive plants by state here. If you already have invasive species growing on your property, the guides at the link above will give you instructions on how to get rid of them. You’ll also find suggestions for native plants you can plant instead.
Adriana Copaceanu is a passionate nature lover living in the country on her dream property where she grows vegetables, lavender, and wildflowers that she shares with the wildlife they attract. When she's not in the garden, she loves spending time with her chickens and planning her next nature project. Check out her books below:
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