Weeds - Your guide to weed control

Weeds in our gardens are generally something we would like to avoid. This is because they do not look good in a garden, and in the worst case weeds can damage both your plants and your landscaping. Unfortunately, weeds tend to spread, and some types of weeds are very invasive. We would like to do something about this, and here is some help to get you off to a good start.
Weeds are often found everywhere in your garden where they are able to grow. They can grow in all soil types, and there are many different species of weeds. In Denmark, one of the worst weeds is ground elder, which has an interconnected root system and is difficult to get rid of.
We are keen to combat these weeds, as otherwise they take over our gardens and everything is ruined. Those of us who care about our gardens are fine with plenty of weeds along roads, paths and natural areas, but we would very much like to avoid them in the gardens we want to grow beautifully.

Types of weeds

Ground elder is one of the best-known types of weed in Denmark. There are also many other types, such as dandelions, nettles and couch grass and much more, which tend to grow freely and often very effectively. All these common weed species can come both from below and be airborne. However, some areas are more heavily plagued by weeds than others.
Our customers experience a particular problem with ground elder, as this type grows and spreads very aggressively, which can be hard to control. Even if you remove the ground elder, it tends to come back quickly.

Methods of weed control

There are several different methods of removing and avoiding weeds.
A distinction is usually made between the following three types:

The mechanical method, where a machine or equipment is used to remove the weeds. Some people use an attachment for their pressure washer, which can remove weeds temporarily by flushing. It can be a weed brush mounted on a machine that removes the weeds, and so on. Put simply, the mechanical method is a machine or piece of equipment used to remove moss and other forms of weeds.
The chemical method, where chemicals are used to remove or kill weeds. The most common chemical product in recent times is Roundup. Here, liquid chemicals are sprayed or solid chemicals spread over the area where you want to avoid weeds. Some chemicals remove all weeds, while others are designed to remove specific types of weeds. The problem with chemicals is that they harm our environment, and the groundwater may be at risk of pollution. Fortunately, people are increasingly moving away from this method, and many chemical products are now illegal.
The natural method, which we garden owners love. Here we use nature's own materials to combat weeds. There are many materials that can be used for this, and things like cocoa shell mulch, wood chips, planting soil, including soil conditioner for weed control, and much more are often used. Using the natural method is good for the environment, plants, insects, animals and groundwater. It is also a very effective method, and if you do it right, you can avoid weeds for several years without lifting a finger.

Preparing the soil to avoid weeds

When you spread a material on the soil, it is important to clear all existing weeds from the area first. Then lay a weed membrane if you wish. It is an advantage to lay a weed membrane, but it is not a necessity. The weed membrane simply keeps the area free of weeds for longer. Then spread the natural material, such as wood chips, bark mulch, pine bark etc. in a layer of at least 10 cm. And then you have a fantastically beautiful and weed-free garden. Once you have laid it correctly, you do not need to maintain it for several years. When you feel it needs freshening up, simply spread new natural material on top. It simply could not be easier.