On Mar 26, 7:20*am, Darren wrote:
Greetings everyone,
As warm weather approaches, I am making plans for doing my yardwork
and planting. I am a novice gardener, so please excuse any questions
with obvious answers to all you veteran gardeners.
Anyway, my first question concerns a plant that has taken over
sections of my fence. It is some sort of weed/shrub that grows very
tall and curly with woody, tough stalks, with leaves and small reddish
buds. It is not altogether unsightly but it has taken over my
honeysuckle plants and grows over everything. It is dense and thick. I
would ideally like to remove it all and plant some nice flowers. So,
my first question is, what would be the easiest way to remove all of
this? What kind of tools would I need?
I have a weed-removal tool, but it's too small for this plant.
I don't really want ot use any chemicals. I am not so concerned about
what this plant is, but rather the easiest way to get rid of it.
My second question is, what kind of flowers would be best to plant
along my fence? I am in NY, and my yard has sandy soil, and the yard
and fence area gets a lot of direct sunlight.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Darren

There are a number of hand tools for removing weeds, small and large,
including brush clearing tools, even tree removing tools. A good
outline of all types of weeding hand tools is presented (by me) at
http://www.ergonica.com/weeder_features.htm . Some of the tools for
removing larger weeds are called weed poppers, small tree removers,
brush clearing tools, weed wrench and root talon.

Yes you can: Remove large weeds without chemicals!