A gardening expert said March is the perfect time to tackle young weeds when they’re vulnerable, but you don’t need to throw them away just yet
A gardening expert said March is the perfect time to tackle young weeds when they’re vulnerable, but you don’t need to throw them away just yet(Image: Saklakova via Getty Images)
Weeds represent a persistent and troublesome challenge for gardeners, yet tackling them before they take hold and run riot needn’t be complicated. Whilst weeds flourish year-round, their growth surges during spring and summer as temperatures climb.
The period spanning March through May sees annual weeds sprouting whilst perennial varieties emerge from dormancy. Gardening guru and TikTok creator Ish has encouraged green-fingered enthusiasts to stay one step ahead by eliminating weeds whilst they’re still juvenile.
Better yet, rather than binning them, these unwanted plants can actually nourish other vegetation in your plot. In the video’s caption, Ish noted: “Now is the perfect time to tackle those garden weeds. They’re at a vulnerable point of their growth so get them gone.
The young weeds can be used to make plant feed(Image: Getty)
“They’re also jam packed full of nutrients so don’t let them go to waste, take that foliage and turn it into liquid feed. It’s amazing what a simple gardening tip can show you to help your garden flourish.”
Ish emphasised that spring offers the ideal window for removal since weeds remain immature and, consequently, vulnerable. During their early stages, weeds possess minimal root systems, meaning they haven’t yet encroached upon neighbouring plants, reports the Express.
The horticultural specialist pointed out that because weeds channel most of their resources into initial development, they’re particularly susceptible. Under these circumstances, harsh chemical herbicides become entirely unnecessary for their removal.
Ish advised yanking up the juvenile weeds straight from the soil or container where they’re emerging. A compact trowel works brilliantly, though you can equally pluck the weeds out manually.
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Grip several fingers around as much of the root system as possible and gently extract it. Watch carefully for any snapped roots, as these mustn’t remain in the ground.
Ish explained: “It also means as well, by getting rid of these, you don’t have to worry about it stealing any of the nutrients in the soil, which is a double win.”
Don’t bin the weeds immediately, as they possess a surprising ability that can help nourish other plants around your garden. Ish suggested dividing the roots from the leafy parts.
Grab a container or bucket, fill it generously with water and submerge all the weeds’ foliage inside. Allow the weeds to decompose in the water for several weeks.
Ish noted: “What will happen is it will release all of the nitrogen that was stolen from the soil and put it into the water, which you can turn into a liquid feed. So it goes to show young weeds are actually a bit more practical than you realise, and easy to get rid of.”
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