Many summer residents spend years working on dandelions and wheatgrass, weeding them out from the same place several times a season. However, experienced gardeners have found a way to suppress the growth of weeds without the use of chemicals.
How to get rid of weeds on the site
We will need gluten corn flour. This natural product acts as a mild herbicide. The substance contained in it blocks the development of roots in weeds at a very early stage – even before green shoots appear.
It is enough to sprinkle flour in problem areas, and dandelions and wheatgrass simply will not be able to take root properly. An important condition: the area must be treated before the sprouts appear, otherwise there will be no effect.
Step-by-step action plan:
- select an area with the most active weed growth;
- Once a week, sprinkle gluten flour in a thin layer without drizzling on top;
- update the layer after rain or strong wind.
We consolidate the result
The problem will not be solved in one day, and this should be taken calmly. To consolidate the result, the treatment will have to be repeated for 5-7 weeks in a row, approximately once a week. This is exactly how long it takes to suppress the root system of perennial weeds.
Corn flour is better than chemicals
Corn flour does not harm crops and is not toxic to children and pets. Unlike continuous action herbicides, it does not burn everything, but works in a targeted manner.
According to the author of the blog “Dachnaya Pleasant” (18+), the technique has already been tested from personal experience and gives a lasting result. So if you don’t want to spend the whole summer with a hoe in your hands, you should at least try this method. It does not require large expenditures, but saves a lot of time and effort.
