How do I get rid of weeds naturally?
Remove weeds before they seed, mulch thickly and keep soil covered.
The best weed control is prevention: keep soil covered and remove weeds before they set seed. A few simple habits make a big difference.
Weeding is easiest after rain, when the soil is soft.
Pull and hoe
Pull weeds by hand, getting the whole root, or hoe them off when they are small.
Mulch
A thick layer (5 to 8 cm) of compost, bark or straw blocks light and stops weed seeds from germinating.
Other methods
Cardboard under mulch smothers large areas. Boiling water on weeds in paving cracks works but can harm nearby plants.
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