Immediately after the pleasant sowing of seeds and seedlings, the summer resident begins a difficult period of fighting weeds, which grow better and faster than any crop planted on the territory. Of course, if your dacha plot is small, then you won’t feel any special problems, but what about those who have 20 or 40 acres of land? How to get rid of grass in your garden once and for all folk remedies?

Getting rid of weed once and for all
Since summer passes quite quickly and more than one summer resident does not want to spend it raising weeds, they came up with effective ways and means that make life much easier. What are these methods and how to use them?

How to get rid of grass in the garden - options

Many gardeners simply dream of forever forgetting about such troubles as weeds. But this cannot be done fully. Why? Even if you regularly uproot all the weeds, the seeds of these pests will large quantities are in the soil, so they germinate immediately. Of course, it is better to destroy weeds at an early stage, otherwise its root system will completely drown out the weak roots of vegetable crops. In addition, weeds feed on the juices of a fertile plant, depriving it of nutrients.

Today there are two known ways to combat harmful vegetation:

1. Mechanical.
2. Chemical

Mechanical The method involves pulling out weeds by hand. But there is no guarantee that after this the weeds will not come back with renewed vigor. Weeds grow especially actively after rains, so this option is more suitable for those summer residents who have a small area. If you decide to use a mechanical method, then pay attention to the rules for cultivating the land: for this it is important to use garden tools and pull out plants by the roots, without leaving them in the soil.

Concerning chemical method, it includes the use of herbicides. But this method can be dangerous for planted crops, so it is not recommended.

How to fight weeds with folk remedies

Before herbicides were invented, people dealt with weeds using folk remedies, which turned out to be no less effective. We offer you several effective ways.

Alcohol. If you want to grow a crop in your summer cottage without using chemicals, then use an alcohol solution. To do this, mix alcohol in a ratio of 1:10 with water and pour it over the future planting site. There will be no weeds in the coming season.

Soap, vinegar and salt. This composition has the effect of a herbicidal soap. To prepare the solution, mix grated salt in equal proportions laundry soap and vinegar. Let it brew. After this, you can spray the weeds with it.

Many owners of suburban areas try to replace purchased herbicides with “folk” remedies. Acetic acid is usually used as the simplest and safest. For spraying beds, a 5% solution is most often used.
For yard treatment You can also use a more effective “folk” weed killer – vinegar with salt. Prepare such a herbicide as follows:
3.8 liters of vinegar 9% is poured into the bucket;
half a glass of salt is poured there;
add a little liquid soap;
everything is thoroughly mixed.

Use vinegar weed killer in the same way as chemicals. Spraying should be carried out as carefully as possible. Drops from the spray bottle should not be allowed to fall on crop plants. Best time for processing - early morning.
Typically, white vinegar is used to kill weeds. You can also take apple one. Summer residents who decide to use this “folk” herbicide should be aware that in large quantities it can leach nutrients from the soil.

Vinegar and salt. This combination also has a deadly effect on weeds, destroying them forever. To prepare such a solution, you need to mix 5 liters of vinegar and a glass of salt. Mix all this thoroughly and treat the weeds. Since this is a rather dangerous product, make sure that it does not come into contact with healthy plants.

Soda. This product acts as a natural alkali, so it will not harm the soil, but will destroy weeds. To use soda, you need to pour it on the root of the weed and wait for the result, which will not take long to arrive.

Sawdust. This method is suitable for those who have brightly colored beds and they are clearly marked. In the fall, you need to sprinkle sawdust on the edge of the bed and dig it up. With the arrival of spring, fill the edges of the bed with sawdust again and leave it like that. The root system of the weed will not be able to break through the sawdust, so it will die.

Today you can purchase gentle chemicals that, if used correctly, will not harm your crops. Now you know how to get rid of grass in the garden once and for all using folk remedies. We hope that our tips will help you grow rich harvests of your favorite vegetable crops in your summer cottage.

Weed guide: photos, types, names, control measures

To save your crop from the “invasion” of weeds, you need to understand what kind of plants they are and how to deal with them. We have compiled a visual table with photos, descriptions and the most effective measures to combat common weeds.

Not all weeds are equally harmful. Some weeds can be used to feed livestock and poultry, some of them are medicinal plants. But among the “weed” family there are also poisonous specimens. Our table will help you navigate the types of weeds and wisely select measures to combat “illegals” on your site.

How to get rid of ants on your property forever!

If you are not a supporter of chemicals Ant control agents, you can try other, more humane methods that allow you to drive ants out of the area without destroying their strong “family.” In particular, try the following methods:

ants react acutely to various odors. Therefore, you can regularly place the following scent carriers around their shelter (although you yourself must be tolerant of them): Anise leaves, Smoked herring heads, Sawdust, Mixed with grated garlic. Or just douse the anthill Kerosene(but under no circumstances set it on fire!); if it grows on your site Sagebrush And Parsley– There is no need to be afraid of ants, because they also prefer to avoid these plants. Sow among strawberry plantings Garlic; can also be used Vegetable oil , Tobacco ash, crushed Tomato leaves And Parsley, Turpentine And Charcoal; ants avoid trees whose base has been treated Hemp oil ; Hunting belt protects not only from various caterpillars and small insects, but also from ant “system”. An improved barrier is A strip of foil with foam underneath it; ants are poor swimmers, so you can protect trees by building Clay ditches filled with water. The width and depth of the ditches may not exceed 3-5 cm, but in this case the ants will not be able to climb the tree; to cause irreparable damage to the anthill, place it near the nest passages Bricks, Pieces of iron or Stones and water them Infusion of manure or any herbs (except those that repel ants). After 2-4 days, pick up these objects and pour over the ants Boiling water, simultaneously filling the passages hot water; take some Yeast(a handful should be no larger than a hazelnut) and pour them with sweet Sugar mixture, Water And Honey to make a paste. Distribute the mixture into matchboxes and place them around the ant nests, covering them with something. After some time, the ants will begin to avoid these places.

Mint - planting, propagation, care, types of mint

Mint - planting, propagation, care, types of mint You need to plant mint in the spring in April or in the summer, in early August. Keep in mind that it grows very quickly and can survive other plants.

Mint grows quickly

Mint prefers loose, fertile soil with sufficient light. It can grow on calcareous soils, but the aroma will not be too strong. My mint grows completely in the shade, between birch trees, thujas, a gazebo and a pond. The soil there has been fertilized for a long time, but this has not yet affected the mint. She also felt good among the sea buckthorn trees. Mint will not survive heavy clay soils with stagnant water.

My peppermint between the gazebo and the pond

The area for planting needs to be cleared of weeds and organic and mineral fertilizers applied (I usually apply according to the diagram on the package). If the area is damp, it is necessary to make the ridges higher so that the moisture evaporates better. If the soil, on the contrary, dries quickly, make low ridges so that water stays in them longer.

After planting, mint needs to be watered. When I sowed it with seeds, I made a furrow in the ridge, sowed the seeds and covered it with soil, mulching a little.

Mint propagation

The most popular method among amateur gardeners is, of course, seed. You can sow mint directly into the ground, or you can plant it at home in pots and then plant it in the garden or leave it in pots.

Mint also propagates well by root cuttings with a renewal bud when they already have about 5 leaves. The cut cuttings are placed in ridges, sprinkled with soil, watered, and after a short period of time they will take root. This method is good for conveying the properties of the species and variety.

Young mint sprouts

Mint care

The main care for mint consists of weeding, loosening the soil, and watering. I watered my mint 2 times a month during the summer. Fertilizing with nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizers during the growing season will not be superfluous. Once every three years, planting should be repeated, because weeds contribute to the loss of mint plants. In autumn, it is better to mulch the soil with dry soil or cover it with spruce branches and straw.

Collection and storage of mint

Mint is harvested already in the first year of planting. Before flowering, pick the leaves for drying; during this period they are most saturated with useful substances. You need to dry them in bunches in the shade. We usually dry it in the attic under the ceiling. This mint will retain its taste and aroma throughout the winter.

If you wish, you can also enjoy fresh herbs; to do this, you need to cut them, wash them and place them on a thin damp cloth in a container in the refrigerator. I put it without fabric, but store it at 0°.

Types of mint

People may call mint dragolub, perekop, or bezhava, but no matter what it is called, it is used by many peoples. The mint genus has many various types. I admit, I planted peppermint out of love for the plant itself, but it wonderfully decorated the surroundings of our small pond. Let's start, perhaps, with this species.

Peppermint

Obtained in England through selection already in the 16th century. This type of mint is a perennial and can grow about 1 m tall. The height of my mint is much more modest. The leaves have a bright, juicy green color. The roots are located at a depth of about 15 cm, have nodes from which many small roots extend. My peppermint flowers have pale purple flowers, but they can also be purple or light pink. Flowers are collected in spike-shaped inflorescences. Peppermint begins to bloom from June to August, but I think this year my mint has another week and a half left to bloom.

Peppermint

Peppermint is rich in varieties and interesting varieties:

Lemon Peppermint (Mentha piperita var. citrata)- not to be confused with lemon balm, which is also often called “lemon balm.” There are many varieties: with lemon, orange, bergamot and other citrus scents.

Lemon Peppermint - Mentha piperita var. citrata

Thuringian peppermint (Mentha piperita var. multimentha)- this variety has a strong menthol smell.

Thuringian mint

Field mint (Mentha arvensis)

Field mint very often grows in forest areas; in Russia, in the wild, it can be found almost everywhere. This species loves moisture, so it grows along the banks of rivers and lakes, but is also found in fields and meadows.

Field mint (Mentha arvensis)

Perennial species. The plant is about 50 cm tall, carved leaves are round, oblong or ovoid in shape.

This type of mint is also a perennial. It grows very quickly and strongly.

Sweet mint (Mentha suaveolens Variegata)

The leaves are wrinkled, soft, with a white edging along the edge. This mint exudes an unusual mild aroma.

Apple mint or round-leaved mint (Mentha rotundifolia)

This type of mint is very popular in cooking and eating, due to the fact that it has a delicate smell and taste. A sort of muted mint taste with a hint of apple, currant leaf, pineapple. Grows as a bush about 55 cm high. Perennial.


Mint (Mentha rotundifolia)

There are also a huge number of types of mint, very different in taste and smell, and even more varieties of mint with different shades and flavors: chocolate, ginger, banana, apple, orange, pineapple, currant and complex composition. Did you think mint was such a simple plant? 🙂

Many of us are familiar with beneficial properties mint. The plant makes excellent tea and other drinks. The smell of mint is refreshing and invigorating. A great advantage is that you can find fragrant leaves almost anywhere. If it is not already growing in your garden, simply scatter the seeds over the soil. You can even grow mint on your windowsill by simply placing a sprig in water. But besides eating it, mint can also be used as a natural repellent against insects and other pests.

1. Use mint to repel rats and mice

2. Save your home from spiders

If there are too many cobwebs in the house, mint will come to the rescue again. In this case, it is better to use the essential oil of the plant. Dilute the oil in proportions 1:9 with water, pour it into a spray bottle and spray it on the walls and corners. Also treat areas around windows and doors. Repeat this procedure daily for a week, and the eight-legged invaders will be forced to leave.

3. Keep your pets free from fleas

Even fleas are afraid of the smell of mint. So use a fragrant plant to keep pests away from your pets. This trick works best with dogs. Collect mint leaves and place in a cotton bag. Place the bag where the dog usually rests. After a few days, the dog will stop itching and chewing its fur.

Peppermint is a temperate climate zone plant that is popular among gardeners and gardeners. Mint is famous for its pleasant smell and pronounced medicinal properties. Different parts of this perennial herb are widely used in cooking, cosmetology and folk medicine.

The culture is very sensitive to humidity and soil quality. Insect pests, which are often attracted by the aroma of mint plants, can also affect the development of mint.

In general, pests often damage medicinal plants, for example, leaf beetles, sage mites and weevils are among the worst ones.

Peppermint flea beetle

Peppermint flea beetles, also known as jumping beetles, are one of the main pests of peppermint.

Numerous populations of these insects are found in the North Caucasus, West Siberian, Central Black Earth and Volga regions.

Adult beetles are light brown and reach a length of 1.8 centimeters. They spend the winter immersed in plant debris at the edges of forests and plantings. And with the onset of spring warmth, they migrate to gardens and fodder plantations.

Pests can be detected by characteristic damage to the leaves. Flea beetles gnaw out the soft tissue of leaf blades from above, without biting through the lower epidermis. The holes are round or irregular in shape.

These beetles pose a particular danger to immature young plants. An increase in the beetle population is observed in dry and hot weather, when mint suffers from a lack of moisture and is especially sensitive to insect attack.