Killing weeds in garden

[cletus99]

I like the newspaper idea. Might have to try that.

 

[Eldubya]

I like my garden to stay organic, so no Roundup etc. don't even like the inks and bleaches in paper or cardboard. It's sometimes a bit hard to control where the heat goes, but I use a propane tank with a tiger-torch. Heat each unwanted plant for a couple seconds and it will wither and die.
Works great in the gravel paths and driveway as well. Maybe not the fastest way to do it, but there is also great satisfaction in using a flame-thrower against the enemy.:devil:

 

[randy41]

weed wacker.

 

[Eldubya]

Problem with a W.Whacker is that you usually are just spreading the seeds by doing that.

weed wacker.

 

[Depmandog]

Personally I wouldn't use any kind of chemical weed killer anywhere NEAR my veggies. "Easy to control"? Rain would pretty much rule out that possibility.

I was responding to the OP who mentioned "spraying roundup". The roller method is "easier to control" then spraying.

 

[randy41]

Problem with a W.Whacker is that you usually are just spreading the seeds by doing that.

well...,you're also cutting down the weeds. if you do it before they go to seed i guess there would be no cause for concern.

 

[sixdogs]

We spray--carefully--generic roundup. Just a drop will kill most thing so I rarely kill any of the vegetables.

If you ant it even more failsafe, make a "cone" over the spray want with a narrow diameter soda bottle. Any spray is better contained and as I said, just a drop will kill the weed. My wife is not allowed to pull weeds unless going to seed because it just spreads the roots when the plant regrows.

 

[jaotguy]

hmmm .. what are your plants ? peppers/tomatoes ? if so , they like more light , so put down aluminum wrap to reflect more light up and around the plants ... hold down with a few sticks or rocks .... punch a few holes to allow water to drain ...

if not , black garbage bags , slit open and laid down will keep the weeds in check too, but will raise the temp of the soil ....

 

[2458n]

I like a product called Preen. Put down before weeds. Makes your tomato plants look great.

 

[TomSeller]

I use a wife with a hoe.....jus' sayin....

Does she have a sister?