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CULTURAL CONTROL OF WEEDS Is best implemented by a mixture of all the techniques below. Spraying as a last resort, or in invasive situations. The only significant way to reduce weeds in the landscape is to employ good horticultural practices, caring for the soil and plants on a rigourous and regularly implemented rota. |
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1.0 Cultural: | ||||||
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1.1 By hand pulling, with small fork or trowel | ||||||
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1.2 With large fork or spade | ||||||
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1.3 Hoeing, scraping | ||||||
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1.4 With plough or rotivator | ||||||
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1.5 Strimming, cutting | ||||||
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1.6 Burning | ||||||
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2.0 Prevention: | ||||||
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2.1 Mulching | ||||||
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2.1.1 Bark, coca shells | ||||||
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2.1.2 Plastic sheet, carpet | ||||||
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2.1.3 Gravel Paving | ||||||
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Work the soil regularly to expose seeds 2.3
Lime soil to raise pH 2.4
Plant competitive shrubs 2.5
Plant ground cover 2.6
Fertilise often 2.7
Aerate 2.8
Irrigate well |
Information Collated by James M. Burton as part of H.N.D. Course at Pencoed Agricultural College.
Chemical Information Correct as of 06:06:97. Always read and follow the instruction when using herbicides.