Weeds: Identification, Control, and Prevention

Weeds: Identification, Control, and Prevention

Author: Golden Acre Home and Garden June 4, 2023 Duration: 51:08

This week, the Helpful gardeners are in the weeds.... but not for long! Let's all agree that weeding isn't the most exciting garden chore, but it is essential and should be done regularly. The gardeners will talk about about what defines a weed, various techniques, and will explore our responsibility toward limiting noxious weeds in our local regions.

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In this weeks episode ....

  • 00:00 | Introduction
  • 02:00 | How often do you go out and weed?   
  • 04:05 | How many people enjoy weeding?
  • 05:40 | How to control weeds based on where they're growing.  
  • 09:00 | Solarization/Pasturization weeding method
  • 13:20 | Benefits of weeding a little at a time
  • 15:00 | What, or who, defines a weed? 
  • 21:30 | Noxious Weeds 
  • 36:52 | Environmental benefits of weeds
  • 43:15 | Weed Prevention Techniques 
  • 48:00 | Question of the Week - How to Weed
  • 50:00 | Next Week....  

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QUESTION OF THE WEEK 

This question was sent to us by email from Walter who asks >>>

"When weeding, do I need to get the entire root, or can I just cut off the top?"

 

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NEXT WEEK 

We're moving on to a more pleasant garden chore... deadheading! 

Turn in Sunday's 8AM MST for more fun with the helpful gardeners!

 


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