Once the weeds start to flower and fructify, it will be difficult to control them effectively. In fact, the best time to remove weeds is before flowering and fructification because the seeds will spread rapidly after that. So, it is necessary to remove weeds more often and to take precautions in advance next year.
- Pulling out: Before the weeds fructify, wear gloves or use tools to pull them out. If it is difficult to pull out weed due to dry soil, adding water to the soil helps to make it easy to remove the roots thoroughly. After pulling out the weed, deep tillage can be adopted to remove the residual roots. The recommended tillage depth of 5 to 15 cm is enough to remove cheeseweed mallow .
- Mulching: Use a lawnmower to clean up the weeds on the ground. Cover a layer of organic mulch with at least 8 cm thick above the weed area. The mulch can block the sunlight and inhibit the growth of weeds' seeds or roots. Remember to check the mulch regularly and if necessary, add more organic mulch.
- Chemical control: Using appropriate herbicides can effectively remove the weed from the area. It is recommended to use glyphosate before the weed reaches 15 cm tall for optimal removal effect. Note: When removing weeds, it is necessary to wear gloves to avoid direct contact with the weeds, especially for the ones that are poisonous, thorny and allergenic. When removing weeds at the flowering stage, special masks should be worn to prevent allergic reactions caused by the inhalation of pollen.
