dimanche 18 janvier 2015

Organic Lawn Weed Killer As A Method Of Getting Rid Of Weed Problem

By Enid Hinton


Weed is known to create an everlasting problem to lawn owners. It tends to invade in ecosystems of other plants. It reaches a point that it replaces the native plant species. The aesthetic value of the front and back yards is diminished after commencement of the shrub encroachment. Luckily, every problem has a solution and in this case there is an organic lawn weed killer that aids in dealing with the problem.

Intrusive shrubs like any other plant requires moisture and sunlight to grow. It can grow just about anywhere as long as there is space and the two components. Nevertheless, there are conditions that might activate its development. For example, wet grasses and improper or not applying fertilizers. These two conditions would weaken the plants and grasses in the front or back yard hence creating space for its growth. To prevent such, a proper management yard program should be installed that would guide on maintaining a healthy yard.

Some individuals may decide to dig up the shrubs with their hands. It is a good way to rid yards of intrusive species but it consumes a lot of energy and time. Additionally, the hand picking process can become stressful if the shrub has vigorously spread. Therefore, an alternative method can be used, that is, using chemicals. Still, the alternate is to be conducted at a precise period for best results.

The right period therefore should be when there is enough sunlight and moisture in the atmosphere. Such conditions are available during summer. These conditions would foster growth of the invasive species and get a clear picture when applying the chemicals. Fertilizers especially nitrogen is to be applied not less than 10 days before using the chemicals.

Some of the pesticides used include:

Vinegar. It is also known by the name acetic acid. It causes dehydration and death to any part of a plant it gets in contact with. However, vinegar is a non-selective killer which means it can also damage the lawn grass thus, it is advisable to directly apply it to specific shrubs.

Herbicidal soaps. They are also non- selective like vinegar. When applied, the soap destroys the protective coating in plant leaves thus causing dryness and death. The negative side of the soaps is that, it works successfully on newly developing weeds. For fully matured ones, the herbicidal soaps only destroys the leaves and not roots.

Corn gluten meal. It is most effective in specific environmental conditions and on weed saplings.

There are specific guidelines put in place during application to ensure the process turns out successfully. One important guideline is, when using a liquid chemical, the weather conditions should be appropriate, that is, not raining to avoid washing away of the chemical. For granular products, the opposite applies. That is, pouring water after applying the organic chemicals.

When the process is complete, a prevention program should be installed. The program will work to ensure the same problem does not re appear. One way of prevention is using fertilizers to promote healthy growth. Secondly, applying the right and effective mowing methods.

To summarize, it is important to have preventive ways to protect yards from being invaded by weeds over and over again. This saves on time and money.




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