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Gardening: How to 'starve' garden weeds and prevent growth this spring

By Sophie Harris March 19, 2022

UPDATED March 20, 2022

Source: Express

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GARDEN weeds have the ability to grow anywhere there's room including on the lawn and on patio areas. This can make it hard to keep on top of them, especially in the springtime where their growth increases. Experts have shared top tips on how to remove them without using chemicals. Gardening experts from GardeningExpress.co.uk said taking time when it comes to watering, making a chemical-free weed killer and mulching are just some of the ways gardeners can keep on top of “pesky” weeds. This is especially important during the spring and summer months when weeds can multiply very quickly, causing the garden to look messy. A spokesperson for GardeningExpress.co.uk said: “Weeding can be a real pain. It can often seem like as soon as you’ve picked a weed there are ten more starting to grow in its place.

“They can make an outdoor space look unkempt so it’s important to keep on top of them where possible. “By following these tips you should be able to train and remove weeds from your garden, reducing the amount of labour needed.” Just like flowers, weeds also need water to grow. The experts said: “If you’re watering your plants make sure you try to avoid the areas where weeds are, as this will encourage them to grow.

“Do this by using a watering can with a smaller spout and by just watering the roots of the flowers, instead of the leaves.”

This will help to prevent weeds from growing and suppress existing ones. Mulching, which can help the garden in a variety of different ways, can also help prevent weeds.





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