I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch hoe"is good
..So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean its gone
for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA

"Greg William" wrote in message
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I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch hoe"is
good
.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean its
gone
for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA




In some cases yes and others no. some weeds will resprout from their roots
others give up.

loosecanon wrote:

"Greg William" wrote in message
u...


I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch hoe"is


good


.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean its


gone


for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA






In some cases yes and others no. some weeds will resprout from their roots
others give up.





3 inches or more of mulch is the answer, after hoeing.
No one solution will ever fix weeds, it takes a few strategies, after
all weeds use quite a few strategies to survive.
Theyre very devious...

Thanks.

So if I go along and chop the weeds off,then stick 3 inches of sugar cane
mulch over the top,would I get rid of most of the weeds?I don't mind
weeding a few but at the moment I have heaps!! -I want to get rid of them
then mulch the garden.


"Jonno" wrote in message
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loosecanon wrote:

"Greg William" wrote in message
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I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch hoe"is

good

.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean its

gone

for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA





In some cases yes and others no. some weeds will resprout from their roots
others give up.




3 inches or more of mulch is the answer, after hoeing.
No one solution will ever fix weeds, it takes a few strategies, after
all weeds use quite a few strategies to survive.
Theyre very devious...

"Jonno" wrote in message
...
loosecanon wrote:

"Greg William" wrote in message
. au...


Thanks.

So if I go along and chop the weeds off,then stick 3 inches of sugar
cane
mulch over the top,would I get rid of most of the weeds?I don't mind
weeding a few but at the moment I have heaps!! -I want to get rid of
them
then mulch the garden.


"Jonno" wrote in message
.. .


loosecanon wrote:



"Greg William" wrote in message
m.au...



I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch
hoe"is



good



.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean
its



gone



for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA






In some cases yes and others no. some weeds will resprout from their


roots


others give up.






3 inches or more of mulch is the answer, after hoeing.
No one solution will ever fix weeds, it takes a few strategies, after
all weeds use quite a few strategies to survive.
Theyre very devious...





Weeds like couch grass will pop up again and probably enjoy the mulch.
Onion
weed will appreciate the extra moisture and eventually claw their way
through and be bigger and better than ever. Other weeds will give up. The
seeds need the sun to germinate and they can't get that 3 inches down. I
like to put thick cardboard/newspapers down over the ground before
putting
mulch over the top.

Have fun

Richard




Yes, been there done that. Onion grass is evil. Couch is devious and
Zero is sudden death to all who would try and survive.
Though if planting vegetables there, it should not be used for safety's
sake. Its supposed to be "safe" but I would worry.
Using black plastic and "solarising" (Exposing plastic to sun) the area
will get rid of most of the weeds, especially if you can water
underneath the plastic so the heat
transfers maximum to any living/dying things. Havent tried that, and
the suggestion is to leave it a few months.
The biggest problem then is is neighbours who arent getting rid of their
weeds.

chuck the neighbours under the plastic and solarise them as well. A couple
of days and they should be prepared to sort their weeds out. If not, back
into the cooker.

rob

loosecanon wrote:

"Greg William" wrote in message
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Thanks.

So if I go along and chop the weeds off,then stick 3 inches of sugar cane
mulch over the top,would I get rid of most of the weeds?I don't mind
weeding a few but at the moment I have heaps!! -I want to get rid of them
then mulch the garden.


"Jonno" wrote in message
.. .


loosecanon wrote:



"Greg William" wrote in message
m.au...



I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch hoe"is



good



.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean its



gone



for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA






In some cases yes and others no. some weeds will resprout from their


roots


others give up.






3 inches or more of mulch is the answer, after hoeing.
No one solution will ever fix weeds, it takes a few strategies, after
all weeds use quite a few strategies to survive.
Theyre very devious...





Weeds like couch grass will pop up again and probably enjoy the mulch. Onion
weed will appreciate the extra moisture and eventually claw their way
through and be bigger and better than ever. Other weeds will give up. The
seeds need the sun to germinate and they can't get that 3 inches down. I
like to put thick cardboard/newspapers down over the ground before putting
mulch over the top.

Have fun

Richard




Yes, been there done that. Onion grass is evil. Couch is devious and
Zero is sudden death to all who would try and survive.
Though if planting vegetables there, it should not be used for safety's
sake. Its supposed to be "safe" but I would worry.
Using black plastic and "solarising" (Exposing plastic to sun) the area
will get rid of most of the weeds, especially if you can water
underneath the plastic so the heat
transfers maximum to any living/dying things. Havent tried that, and
the suggestion is to leave it a few months.
The biggest problem then is is neighbours who arent getting rid of their
weeds.

"Greg William" writes:
I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch hoe"is good
.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean its gone
for good or its just a temporary measure.

There is a correct technique for using a Dutch hoe effectively. Let me
explain how I understand the experts use it.

On the thrust, you lift the top 0.25 cm of soil as a shallow layer, and this
lifts the tiny weeds, roots and all, and severs the roots from larger weeds,
those 3cm and taller. On the draw, the back edge of the blade digs in and
catches the roots of any larger weeds and heaves them out in one root ball.
The area is then left exposed in the hot sun for a day or two before you do
any watering, whereupon the hot sun bakes the tiny weeds and the root balls
of the larger weeds, and all die with no hope of rejuvenation when you begin
watering that area. If the weeds are really thick, a second going over one
the second day will turn them to ensure all are well desiccated.

So, for best effect get out the Dutch hoe when you anticipate the next few
days to be hot, dry and sunny. The Dutch hoe is best used frequently, on
expansive flat areas, and while the weeds are small and the effort needed
to expose them to the sun is only slight.

Contented chipping!
--
John Savage (my news address is not valid for email)

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Thanks.

So if I go along and chop the weeds off,then stick 3 inches of sugar


cane


mulch over the top,would I get rid of most of the weeds?I don't mind
weeding a few but at the moment I have heaps!! -I want to get rid of


them


then mulch the garden.


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"Greg William" wrote in message
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I am new to all of this so excuse the dumb questions.

What is the best way to get rid of weeds.?? I read that a "Dutch


hoe"is





good





.So if I chop the head of the weed off with the hoe,does that mean


its





gone





for good or its just a temporary measure.

TIA








In some cases yes and others no. some weeds will resprout from their




roots




others give up.








3 inches or more of mulch is the answer, after hoeing.
No one solution will ever fix weeds, it takes a few strategies, after
all weeds use quite a few strategies to survive.
Theyre very devious...






Weeds like couch grass will pop up again and probably enjoy the mulch.


Onion


weed will appreciate the extra moisture and eventually claw their way
through and be bigger and better than ever. Other weeds will give up. The
seeds need the sun to germinate and they can't get that 3 inches down. I
like to put thick cardboard/newspapers down over the ground before


putting


mulch over the top.

Have fun

Richard






Yes, been there done that. Onion grass is evil. Couch is devious and
Zero is sudden death to all who would try and survive.
Though if planting vegetables there, it should not be used for safety's
sake. Its supposed to be "safe" but I would worry.
Using black plastic and "solarising" (Exposing plastic to sun) the area
will get rid of most of the weeds, especially if you can water
underneath the plastic so the heat
transfers maximum to any living/dying things. Havent tried that, and
the suggestion is to leave it a few months.
The biggest problem then is is neighbours who arent getting rid of their
weeds.



chuck the neighbours under the plastic and solarise them as well. A couple
of days and they should be prepared to sort their weeds out. If not, back
into the cooker.

rob




Ah yes the great Aussie barbie.
Motivating people are we?

George.com wrote:

"Jonno" wrote in message


George.com wrote:


"Jonno" wrote in message
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The biggest problem then is is neighbours who arent getting rid of their
weeds.




chuck the neighbours under the plastic and solarise them as well. A


couple


of days and they should be prepared to sort their weeds out. If not, back
into the cooker.

rob





Ah yes the great Aussie barbie.
Motivating people are we?



one way to stop the *******s winning all the Empire Games gold medals.

Where the bloody hell are you? Frying under a sheet of plastic.

rob




If the poms hadnt been huddling under the blankets in their country,
trying to keep warm, and spent some time on Holiday in Australia to get
fit, they would've won some medals. They get a gold medal for whingin
though. Theyre Bloody hellishly good.. Were giving em something to
whinge about.
We'd be 'appy to solerise em for a while. The couldhave two summers in a
row, but t he one in Ol Blighty is a pretend one I heard...


S Most poms are restricted to WA.... If we ever get invaded, theyre our
dispensible first line of defense...

Er sorry about that.. I 'ad to plant this whinge properly..