5 Foolproof Techniques to Control Weeds in an Organic Garden

5 Foolproof Techniques to Control Weeds in an Organic Garden

1) Remove The Weeds

There are many ways to remove weeds in your organic garden. Perhaps the simplest way, the way that many have been using for years is by using your very own hands. You must check your organic garden daily, and sometimes a simple pull will remove some of those pesky weeds. You can also remove by using a knife or a hoe. Since you aren’t using any harmful sprays to remove your garden’s unwanted visitors, you can go ahead and place those weeds in a compost pile.

2) Laying Mulch

Wanting to control further growth of weeds in your organic garden, you must lay down a layer of mulch. Make sure that the layer is thick. By doing so, you’ll shade the soil’s surface which will additionally prevent any future weed growth.

3) Weed Barriers

What are weed barriers? Weed barriers are simply a mat that is placed prior to planting that will prevent many weeds from appearing in the first place. There are many available if you search online, and they are extremely helpful and act as a barrier to keep the weeds out of your organic garden.

4) Use Organic Herbicides

If you’re anything like me, you hate the thought of spraying your weeds with harmful pesticides. Instead, invest in some organic herbicides. Organic herbicides will prevent the growth of feeder roots, and by using them, eventually your garden will show great potential.

5) Keep Learning, Checking & Improving

Weed prevention is only a small part of organic gardening. It’s absolutely necessary that you maintain your garden on a daily basis, and that you continually search for better methods to keep your garden looking its best. It’s a tough pill to swallow, but you will probably make many mistakes when you first start an organic garden. To avoid some of these pitfalls, I’d suggest visiting the link below. With some sound research, and the tips that I share, you’re bound to start an organic garden with all of the necessary and important information.