How to Weed & Feed Gardens
Weeding and feeding are critical to the success of your garden. Your flowers and plants will thrive and bloom if you weed and feed properly. Does this Spark an idea?
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Distinguish between weeds and perennials in your garden. Often, a non-blooming perennial flower may look like weed. Use a garden marker to help tell the difference between the two.
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Use a garden trowel or your hands to remove the weed. Take up the entire root.
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Feed your garden by fertilizing it weekly or monthly, depending on the plants in your garden. Fertilizer, also known as plant food, provides essential nutrients that may become lost during weeding and deadheading flowers. Choose a fertilizer that is easy to apply. You can add many types of fertilizer to your watering can or garden hose attachment.
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Use a fertilizer designed for the plants you're growing. Some plants may require fertilization only twice a year whole some flowers benefit from weekly fertilization. The soil should be wet before you add fertilizer.
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Change the type of fertilizer as your plants grow and mature. For example, young flowers and plants need a complete, balanced fertilizer that contains nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium (also called N-P-K). However, mature flowers and plants do not need as much nitrogen.
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Keep your garden watered. The proper amount of water depends on plant type and location.
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Tips & Warnings
Check your garden regularly for weeds to keep them under control.
Get the soil tested to determine the right kind of fertilizer to apply.
Over-fertilizing gardens can damage or kill plants. Over-watering can contribute to more weed growth.
