Kill Weeds With Herbicides

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Category: Garden - Topic: Kill Weeds With Herbicides

Weeds! Who likes them? Nobody I know does. Not one gardener I know likes them in the least. That is where herbicides come in.

Most of the time you have seen somebody spraying specialized plants or normal scrubs; that is herbicide being used. . For this task you will be using a pressurized garden sprayer. Test the sprayer first by filling it with water. Then pump the sprayer and see if the nozzle at the tip is not clogged. Just remember to unscrew the lid slightly and the pressure will release. Take off the lid and keep the water inside. Herbicide can be purchased at most garden specialty stores. Read the instructions to make sure you are putting in the right amount for your specified plant. Mix the specified amount with the left over water and see how much room is left inside. Put only enough more water in to even out the mixture. The top then can go back on, just don't cross the threads, and make sure it is on as tight as can be. Increase the pressure to the tank and begin spraying the plants. Try and spray carefully. Don't let any of the herbicide get onto any of your good plants, and as usual don't leave any unused herbicide in the tank.

Just remember to wear protective clothing like safety goggles, respirator, neoprene gloves and long sleeves. Now be sure that when you spray the plants to cover the leaves from top to bottom. Moisture is key to having the herbicide work properly. Try and spray the weeds before they really sprout. Block any good plants, which you don't want sprayed, with planks of wood or plastic. Even if the herbicide drifts away at least your good plants will be protected.

Just throw out what you used to block the plants afterwards. Always empty out the tank when finished. Never leave any herbicide inside. Just clean the tank over a dirt area and avoid cleaning it onto any concrete or in a sink. Cleaning the tank may only take three washes. Don't dump the water when you clean it. Spray the water out of the nozzle tip and away from anybody.