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GARDEN
put the plants in the bin , not on your compost heap . Perennial roots and stems should also be binned to prevent regrowth .
Weed seedlings are more vulnerable than adult plants . Wholesale slaughter is possible by hoeing them down . A hoe , a blade on a long handle , is pulled or pushed along the ground , cutting through the stems of young weeds at the root level . Unlike using a rake or fork , a hoe doesn ’ t bring dormant seeds to the soil surface . You can hoe between vegetables and ornamental plants without damaging them .
Weeds growing in areas with paving or gravel can be destroyed by using heat . The scary-sounding flame gun for weed control is actually just a paraffin or propane torch . Electrical equivalents are also available . These kill weeds by singeing them and are effective and environmentally friendly , as long as you don ’ t start a fire that burns down your entire garden . They are not rec-
Protek Tenazole 100ml - R159 Protek Copper-Flow-Plus 100ml - R89
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ommended for use where there are flammable materials nearby .
Chemical warfare
Chemical weed killers ( herbicides ) have been around for decades . Weed killers like glyphosate kill all plants and are called non-selective herbicides . Spray it on when there is no wind to avoid drift that could damage your ornamentals . Selective herbicides only kill certain types of