4 Proven Ways To Remove Weeds From Asian Jasmine Beds

Asiatic jasmine. Trachelospermum asiaticum

Asian jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum) is a popular groundcover alternative to turf grass. It is an excellent option to plant on steep slopes that are difficult to mow or where grass will struggle to grow. Asian jasmine is low-maintenance and fast-growing, making it difficult to control weeds. You can apply different … Read more

How To Use a Tiller To Clear Weeds the Easy Way

tiller

There are many different techniques for weed removal, although not all are effective. Tilling is a cost-effective, easy, and fast method to control weeds. Using tillers saves you a substantial amount of time and labor. Tillers are designed to break up the soil and turn it over to get rid … Read more

How To Use Black Plastic To Eliminate Weeds For Good

sheet mulching

Solarization or sheet mulching uses a plastic tarp over an area to heat up the soil and suppress weed growth. The plastic covering blocks access to water, therefore killing all vegetation underneath. The process also kills some plant pathogens and pests and makes the soil release nutrients stored in organic … Read more

This Trick Stops Weeds From Growing Under Your Bird Feeder

Goldfinch birds feeding on nyjer seeds in birdfeeder

When you set up bird feeders in your backyard, you face the risk of weeds growing under them. Birdseed that falls from the feeder will enable weed growth. Many commercial bird feeds contain a small percentage of seeds that birds find desirable. The rest comprises unfavored components, such as millet … Read more

The Best Way To Deal With Weeds Growing Under Pine Trees

Pine tree forest

Weeds are a problem when they grow under pine trees. Pine trees have shallow roots, which makes them more susceptible to competition from weeds. Further, the needle-like leaves create an acidic environment that does not support the growth of other plants. Weeds such as stinging nettles (Urtica dioica), couch grass … Read more

How To Kill Weeds After Hydroseeding (Without Wrecking Your Lawn)

crabgrass

Hydroseeding is a planting method where seeds, fertilizer, soil, moisture holders, mulch, and other stabilizers are sprayed into the ground at once. These elements are mixed in a tank and later pumped into the soil. One of the advantages of hydroseeding is that it helps prevent the spread of weeds. … Read more

What To Charge To Remove Weeds (Without Underselling Yourself)

spraying herbicide to control weeds

Weed control is a crucial component of lawn care. Landscapers have two approaches to weed control: pre-emergence and post-emergence. Pre-emergence manages weeds before they sprout on the surface, and post-emergence kills already existing weeds. Weeds will be eradicated at different times depending on the method adopted by the landscaper.  Cost … Read more

Does Permaculture Use Pesticides? The Honest Truth

green and yellow tractor on dirt

Permaculture discourages the use of chemical pesticides due to the potential harm to the environment. Many monoculture systems create the perfect conditions for pests to thrive, requiring high amounts of chemical treatments. Permaculture aims to adopt polycultures, which destroy the mechanisms that support pests. Integrating different species facilitates interactions with … Read more

Permaculture vs Agroecology: What’s the Difference?

herd of cattle in daytime

Permaculture is the design and maintenance of agriculturally productive ecosystems that replicate natural ecosystems’ stability, diversity and resilience whereas agroecology is a scientific discipline that studies the interactions between plants, animals, humans, and the environment in agricultural systems. Agroecologists study the ecological processes that govern agricultural systems, and use this … Read more

Can You Really Green the Desert With Permaculture?

dry sandy desert with plants

Greening a desert refers to introducing species that flourish in harsh conditions and improve the landscape by adding nitrogen, biomass, and other essential elements. Deserts are inhabitable ecosystems where it is difficult to set up agricultural systems. With permaculture, desert landscapes can be turned green and more productive. Developing permaculture … Read more