Why do we even need to identify weeds if they are in our garden? That’s because weed control is necessary for the health of our plants. Weeds might not always be bad for the garden; however there are many of them that could create problems for the other plants around them; not just that but they also impact negatively on the beauty of the garden making it look unkempt and disheveled. The biggest issue however is identifying them. Once you have their identification, controlling them will become much easier.

Following is a guide to identifying weeds in your garden:

1.    Grassy lawn weeds:

These weeds look like grass but they give an uneven look to the garden. They also take their minerals and resources from the grass affecting its growth.

2.    Dandelions:

They belong from the Broadleaf lawn weeds, the do not look like grass but like a dandelion. They are almost 12 inches in height. They usually grow in those gardens that have a good exposure of sunlight but they also do not have any trouble in growing under shade. They look like yellow flowers and like little puffballs.

In order to prevent it, mulch them. They could be pulled out by hands, just make sure to get them with roots. Using a post-emergence herbicide will also help.

3.    Bindweed:

Almost 7 feet tall (sometimes even more) this weed also houses in gardens and make their growth in sunny patches.  Their leaves are like arrowhead in shape and are pale white or pink inc9olor. Their stems have entwining vines.

They could be dealt with using the same procedure as of dandelions.

4.    Nut sedge:

They belong to the type grassy perennial and hence look like grass; because of this they are most difficult to identify. It breeds in places with wet soils and are commonly found on gardens, lawns and landscapes. They have nut like tubers on the root system that earned them their name.

Their growth is also prevented through mulching and pulling them out with their roots.

5.    Crabgrass:

As the name suggests, they look like crabs. Also they are one of the most common ones that trouble the lawn keepers. They are also dangerous and it is suggested to deal with them as soon as they appear. It could be taken out using spading fork, just make sure to get rid of it along with the roots. They are most common in places with dry and hot weathers.

To naturally kill weeds, the best method is to remove those manually using hands to pull them out. It would however help when the lawn is recently watered and the soil is wet. Another natural procedure is to use vinegar acetic acid to kill the weeds; however they could also harm other plants and should be used wisely.

If you are located in the Barrie area, you can contact Aaron Lillie, who will guide you more on the subject.