6 Common Weeds and Effective Ways to Control They in Your Garden

 Weeds and Effective Ways to Control They in Your Garden



Have you ever thought that you do not need to deal with weeds when they come out of the meadow? After reading today's post, you will never have to murmur about them again. That's chickens - one of the new soldiers who will help you get rid of weeds in your garden. So, in today's post, we have listed a collection of 8 common weeds that your chickens love to eat. Check them out with us!


Although these weeds can be harmful to your garden, they are also considered fresh greens that are nutritious for your chicken. At the same time, you can save money on chicken feed instead of buying expensive feed outside. Another great benefit of feeding weeds to chickens is that it gives you a reason to maintain your garden and enjoy nature. If you are interested in feeding weeds to your chickens for all the wonderful benefits, the easiest way to do that is to allow them within the free-range on your property. When they wander, they naturally look for weeds and eat as they please.


1 carpetweed


Carpetweed is propagated by seeds, which can grow up to 1 foot. When they appear, remove them using a spade or trowel. Also, place mulch deep to crush any seedlings.


2 Prickly Lettuce



This weed is also spread by seeds, about 5 feet in height. Shovel or pull when the plants appear.


3 placenta


The venom spreads through the creeping rhizome. All parts of the plant are toxic. Therefore, the plant should be cut at the base, dried, buried or the vines put in the trash.


4-year sowing thistle



Annual spreading tissue with seeds 18 inches high. To remove them, dig up the entire root or cut into the soil line until the root stops germination.


5 Dandelion


Propagated by dandelion seeds. Its height is 1 foot. When you see them in your garden, dig up the whole taproot, hoe plants before flowering, and spread the cornstarch in early spring to suppress the seedlings.


6 Great Cropcross



Large crop cross is propagated by seeds or roots in leaf joints. Its height is 3 feet. To remove them, pull out the entire plant, including the roots. Let the mulch or grass grow to a height of 3-4 inches to prevent seed germination. Spread cornstarch in early spring to suppress seedlings.

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