Difficult to eliminate and tenacious, oxalis proliferates quickly, making it one of the most undesirable weeds in the garden. It is recognizable by its leaves that resemble those of a clover. To eliminate it, it is necessary to gently tear it off, making sure that the stem does not break. This would have the consequence of detaching the bulbils (in other words the buds) that it produces. They are present at its root and are responsible for the spread of oxalis. You can also use a thermal weed killer. © Getty Images
The pretty golden color of the creeping buttercup, more commonly called “golden button”, does not detract from its tenacious character and its vigor. It is necessary to eliminate this plant, considered invasive, before its flowering and this, with the help of a hoe. © Pixabay
Pungent and unsightly, brambles are especially formidable and tenacious. It is necessary to exercise patience in order to get to the end of them and to delete them permanently since they tend to resurface very quickly. Use a spade to remove the young seedlings and a pickaxe to remove the roots. You will have to repeat the operation every time new shoots appear. © Getty Images
Known and feared by all, quackgrass is a weed that spreads very quickly in gardens. He sneaks absolutely everywhere. It is difficult to overcome it over the long term. You can then mulch the soil or use a spade-fork in order to effectively remove the rhizomes. © Pixabay
Although it is considered an undesirable weed and can tend to spread quickly, lanceolate plantain is often used to relieve insect bites, calm coughs or stimulate transit. If it becomes too invasive, use a gouge or a weeding knife to remove it at the root. © Getty Images
Difficult to eradicate, the field thistle spreads very quickly. If you let it bloom, its seeds, carried by the wind, will spread throughout your garden. Over time, its roots will then become more solid and deep. It is then necessary to remove its root with the help of a spade in order to prevent it from resuming. © Getty Images
Dandelion is one of those weeds that are pulled out daily every year. But which is resistant and unfortunately grows very quickly. The seeds, too, spread with the wind and the roots must be torn off in order to prevent them from leaving again. Several other natural solutions exist to get rid of it. Epsom salt, boiling cooking water, thermal weeding, etc. © Getty Images
Despite its pretty orange color, the red chickweed is indeed considered a weed. Toxic to plants and irritating to the skin, it is embedded on the surface of the earth with the help of its creeping roots. It is then appropriate to pull it out with its flowering by hand or with a hoe. © Getty Images
Do not let yourself be touched by its pretty corolla with clean shades, the bindweed of the fields is also called “devil’s guts”. Perennial and climbing, this plant wraps itself around the other plants in the garden and can even go so far as to suffocate them. It is thus necessary to remove its roots and stems regularly in order to overcome them. © Getty Images
For a clean, neat and easy-going garden, say goodbye to weeds! Discover the top 9 of the most feared varieties (pictured) as well as some pro tips to get rid of them effectively.
Dandelion, oxalis, chickweed… Are these names unknown to you? However, they make many gardeners shudder, experts or novices. As soon as the sunny days return, it is advisable to tackle the weeds in order to beautify your garden and thus prevent them from attacking your other plants. What are the worst weeds and how to get rid of them? The editorial staff My Garden and My House explains everything in detail.
Stubborn and difficult to eradicate, most weeds spread quickly. Which makes it a real nightmare for garden owners. It is then essential to remove them quickly in order to prevent them from invading your exterior and thus prevent the development of your plants. Here are the 9 most formidable weeds :
There are different solutions, more or less natural, to get rid of weeds. But, in order to say goodbye to them definitively, it is necessary to adapt the method to their variety and consequently, to their tenacity. Oxalis, for example, spreads very quickly due to the bulbils present at its root. It is therefore advisable to tear it off gently, taking care not to break its stem. Brambles such as field thistle must be removed from the root to prevent them from growing back later. Dandelion, on the other hand, is easily removed with the help of Epsom salt, boiling cooking water or thermal weeding.
In the garden as at home, it is better to use natural products. This is the case here to get rid of weeds. White vinegar and baking soda, widely used at home, are really effective against weeds in the garden. In winter, you can recover the ash from your fireplace, very good natural weed killer especially on moss. Concentrated in starch, the cooking water of potatoes or pasta is added to the list of natural tricks.