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I wouldn't be using it in a vegetable garden. Usually these products are formulated to feed lawns, which have entirely different nutritional needs to vegetables. Also the products are toxic to broad-leaved plants and so will not be good for most of what is grown in a vegetable patch. In addition, some of the poisons used are ones I would prefer not to be in or near foods I have to eat.
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∙ 6y agoThe best weed control for a vegetable garden is pulling and hoeing. Use organic mulch to keep weeds down and moisture in the soil. Use a 50/50 white vinegar and water solution if you feel the necessity of weed killers. Spray weeds on a sunny day during the hottest part of the day for best results.
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∙ 11y agoYes. It should be used between flower groupings and roots, not directly applied very near flower roots and root groups. Careful application and proper watering are the keys to success.
I strongly disagree with the above recommendation. "Weed and feed" is a combination of fertilizer and herbicide, the latter specifically designed to kill broad-leaved plants without harming turf grasses. Using it in your garden would be fine only if you only wanted monocots (grasses) to thrive, and wanted to suppress or kill all dicots (broad-leaved and woody plants). Roots from broad-leaved plants typically grow outward from a central stem at least twice as far as above ground portions (branches and leaves), and sometime many times farther than that. If the roots of desirable plants are exposed to "weed and feed" they will may increase in number and size due to the fertilizer component. Depending on the herbicide's mode of action, the fertilizer can enable the roots to carry more of the herbicide back to the plant. Once absorbed by the roots, the effectiveness of the herbicide will be determined by the amount taken in, and the species tolerance of or vulnerability to the herbicide used. Most "weed and feed" formulations have labels that include a warnings against using the product anywhere near a garden bed and desirable broad-leaved plants.
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∙ 14y agoOrganic weed killers do not contain harmful chemicals. They are deemed environmentally friendly and safe for use. By using an organic weed killer, there’s no need to worry about endangering people, pet.
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∙ 12y agoNo it doesn't
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What do I need to create raised flower beds?
Use the Decorative "Stone" Landscape Garden Edging.
Do roll out flower beds really grow?
Without a doubt. I use them every season. I love em.
How is geometry used in gardening?
You have to use geometry in gardening because, you have to measure the beds of the flower pots and etc..
Do you need to kill your grass before you lay a weed mat and mulch for a border?
Yes you should either spray them with a weed killer or simply use a shovel and dig up the sod layer, that is what I do each time I expand my flower beds. No more weeks. You can also use a recycled rubber mulch which lasts for 10 years, cuts way down on the mulch work.
Will weed and feed kill flowers in bed and how can i remove it?
Yes, weed & feed WILL kill flowers. Scoop out what you can (you MAY be able to use a leaf blower) wash off what you can, continue to water the flowers, and hope for the best.
What is best weed and feed fertilizer?
A great weed and feed to use on St. Augustine grass is Scotts Bonus S Southern Weed and Feed. It will green up and thicken your St. Augustine grass while elimiating most broadleaf weeds including Dollarweed.
Is it safe to use Weed and Feed when you have dogs?
If dogs are around and witness humans gardening they tend to mimic what their humans are doing, so not only will they approach the area of the garden but they will also investigate and dig and possibly intake the Weed and Feed. If planning to place Weed and Feed, be sure to put up a type of fencing and keep your dogs away from the area.
Where can you buy corn gluten in Canada?
At your local feed store. It is sold as animal feed. (It can also be used as a fertilizer and seed sprout inhibitor, (hence its use as a sort of "Weed&Feed".
What weed killers can you use in Bermuda grass?
I would not recommend any weed and feed. These two processes work much better if done individually. There are good times to weed and good times to fertilizer. But unless you really know what, when and how you are applying then using a weed and feed is a waste of money. Most weed killers or preventers and fertilizer require difference soil temps, mosture, air temps, etc. So if you feed when you should weed you don't get the best results and if you weed when you should feed not the best results. Also it depends on the type of grass you have and the area you live in. Be it a warm season grasses or cool season grasses. I am in the Atlanta area zone 8. Here, for instance, Bermudagrass is best fertilized in April, June and mid September. Post- emergent weed control is best in May to early June. Pre-emergent is best in March. You will get a much better job for your money if you do both seperately. These weed and feed mixes are just a way to get homeowners to spend money by making the job look easier. Don't fall for that and weed and feed at the correct time for each process. Hope this helps.
How do you use the word beds in a sentence?
there were two beds in the room.
What is the best weed eater?
You must fertilize at the proper times of the year and weed your lawn periodically to keep it looking beautiful. Use weed and feed fertilizers and pesticides to revive your lawn if it appears a little lifeless and overgrown. These solutions aid in the development of a lush, edibles weed lawn by introducing vital nutrients into the soil that speed up the growth of your grass. Types of Weed and Feed for Weed Joint There are two types of weed and feed: liquid and granular. Although the liquid forms are simpler and yield quicker results, the granular forms are more cost-effective. Small yards require the use of spray or liquid weed and feed. Granular weed and feed come in 18-lb sacks and larger, covering an area typically 5,000 square feet or more. Granular versions are more cost-effective, but you must water your lawn after application for it to reach the grass. You don't need to fertilize as frequently because specific weed and feed products have slow-release compositions. To get the best effects, start treating your lawn at least once every eight weeks in the spring. Nutrients that help grass cultivate: Nitrogen aids in the appropriate growth and development of the green hue of the grass. Strong root systems can form with the aid of phosphorus. Plants are shielded by potassium from disease, drought, and cold.
How does a bird takes nectar from a flower?
Many insects, birds, and even some mammals feed from flowers. Some examples of insects that would feed on nectar would be bees, wasps, moths, and butterflies. Many other insects also feed on nectar. For a complete list, you could use a search engine like google.com or dogpile.com.
