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- How do I remove thistles from my garden?
- Is it enough to just take off the thistles?
- Are there home remedies for thistles?
- Is chemical attack harmful?
- Tips for Thistle Removal:
- Tips
Thistles in the garden are not always welcome
How do I remove thistles from my garden?
Thistles are commonly considered weeds, but there are also very decorative ornamental thistles. But they both have one thing in common, because all thistles have long taproots and are therefore difficult to remove (again) from the garden.
Is it enough to just take off the thistles?
If you only want to remove thistles from your garden by tearing them out, then you are prepared for a lot of work. The thistles grow again, as long as the root is still in the ground. However, the new plant weakens with each expulsion. So it's important that you stick to it.
In addition, you should already tear the plants before they seed, otherwise grow quickly new thistles. To remove or chop up the remains of the taproots, you can use a thistle-cutter or a spade. But do not throw the plant parts on your compost, the thistles spread very quickly back into your garden.
Are there home remedies for thistles?
Salt and vinegar are the home remedies for thistles. Mix about 20 grams of salt with 100 ml of vinegar. Add this mixture to the roots of the thistles to be removed. It ensures that the thistle dries out slowly.
Is chemical attack harmful?
Using chemicals in your home garden is never completely safe. On the one hand, it attacks not only the plants that you want to remove, but also plants in the vicinity. On the other hand, the chemicals reach the ground via the irrigation water and can cause damage there as well.
Last but not least, burden your own health through the use of plant killers. Handle with great care and comply with the protective measures described in the instructions. Also protect the neighboring plants of your thistles.
Tips for Thistle Removal:
Tips
For the environmentally friendly removal of thistles you need a lot of patience and diligence, or a mixture of vinegar and salt.