Weeds and Pests*
Hello, I am writing from Ottawa (zone 5). We bought our home last fall and found this summer that both the front and back yards had been severely neglected for many years (the previous owners were an elderly couple who…
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weeds and tomato blight*
I’ve been trying to get rid of weeds at my backyard garden for the last several years but without any success. This year I have planted my vegetables in the bucket yet the weeds are growing and engulfing the area…
Asters or Weeds?*
Asters or weeds?
Can you identify the growing plants, which have seeded outside the pipe or barrier?
I thought they were weeds, and left them to act as a barrier against ants moving near the house foundation, and entering, until…
Weeds*
I live in Thornhill. I have 2 weeds driving me crazy. The first is bindweed. I’ve used a torch on it and tried to dig up the roots. Neither works. This year I have a new weed pest. It looks…
I have the worst weeds ever!!!!!*
I have an entire lawn of weeds that have all gone to seed. The soil is quite hard and the grass if any is definitely not all that pleasing. Any suggestions as to what to do. I am willing to…
How can we keep weeds from regrowing?*
The backyard was cleared of weeds last fall but the roots are still in the ground. What is the best way to cover the ground to avoid regrowth of all the weeds – black plastic or other mulch?
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Getting rid of weeds in driveway cracks*
How do we get rid of weeds that are growing up through cracks in the driveway asphalt?
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July: Moisture + Heat
The combination of lots of moisture followed by heat will cause weed and flower seeds to germinate quickly and prolifically. Pull the weeds and unwanted seedlings when they appear. The garden will look tidier for your effort and the unwanted…
July: Keep Up with Weeding
Pull weeds as they grow and use mulch in your flower beds to prevent them from sprouting. If you can’t pull them all, at least cut off their tops to prevent them from seeding; this will mean fewer weeds next…
June: Mulch Your Beds
When the soil has warmed, add a 5-8 cm layer of organic mulch to combat weeds, retain soil moisture and improve the soil. To prevent fungal disease, keep mulch away from crowns of perennials, stems of shrubs and trunks of…