Every summer resident and gardener We know what weeds are, because everyone has to fight them. In this article we will get acquainted with the most popular methods of struggle, as well as with devices for weed removal.
How to deal with weeds in the country: a description of popular methods
For first method - the so-called "traditional" - you need a special garden tools to remove weeds.
It is necessary to take a chopper and trim the roots of weeds. Also in this way you should loosen the soil, which will positively affect the development of cultivated plants. 
Important in this procedure is the manual cleaning of the roots and processes of unwanted vegetation.
The more roots you remove after weeding, the less weed will appear in the future. Remove large weeds should be hands, although it is difficult, but very effective.
Second way It is characterized by ground cover (mulching), for which both organic and inorganic materials are suitable. This method contributes to the cessation of the development of weed plants due to the lack of sunlight necessary for their growth. 
If you use straw or other organic material for mulching, the layer must be at least 6 cm, otherwise the weeds can easily grow. Mulching also allows you to retain moisture.
Third way is the use of chemicals, which leads to the death of weeds along with the root. For this purpose, herbicides are used, which are selective and continuous.
Did you know? Weed death occurs in a week or two.Herbicide continuous action destroys not only weeds, but also cultivated plant.
Herbicide selective action kills only specific species (which it is - the manufacturer points on the package), and the culture does not affect.Important! Safety precautions must be observed: some herbicides can cause inflammation and burning when they come into contact with the skin, and if they enter the lungs - asthma or chronic bronchitis.
Garden weeding tools
Since weeding is the most popular way to control weeds, it’s worth a closer look at the tools needed to remove weeds.
Garden fork
Garden fork suitable for removing plants with an advanced root system. 
If the teeth at the garden fork are bent at an angle of less than 45 °, then with its help you can loosen the soil, while pulling out weeds, which are weakly entrenched in the ground.
Important! The handle of any inventory should sit comfortably in your hand - this will help avoid pain in the brush.
Root remover
Root remover allows you to extract from the earth long roots that go far inland. 
There are many modifications: some resemble a fork with two flat and wide teeth, others have a sharp V-shaped blade, and some are a huge corkscrew.
Important! There are cases when a small part of the root remains in the soil.
Crevice cleaner
Crevice cleaner - This is a tool that has a blade that is shaped like the letter "G". 
It is used to remove weeds between the tiles that lay the tracks, and in other similar places.
Did you know? The function of effective cleaning from weeds can perform a regular knife.
Chopper removers
Choppers for garden weeding are of three types: Dutch type, straight, manual.
Dutch choppers have a blade with a very small inclination, which is attached to the long handle.
In the garden and in the garden you will find these kinds of tools useful: pruner, flat cutter, Tornado.The tool cuts through the roots of weeds by weeding the uppermost layers of soil.
Direct hoops the blade is attached to the handle of medium length at a right angle. This allows you to remove weeds with chopping movements. 
Manual choppers - These are miniature copies of direct, with the help of which young plants are still treated. 
Useful tips
Tips that are often found in the forums dedicated to the cottage and the garden:
- It should not be imported on the garden ground, if it may contain weed seeds. Try not to bring soil from the wild to the dacha.
- Do not leave empty areas in your garden or flowerbed, as unwanted plants can quickly appear on them.
- Mow one-year-old weeds before they have seeds.
- If there are large areas covered with weeds, they should be covered with a film for several days. Under the action of the sun, the soil will warm up a lot, and the heat will kill the bad grass.
- Burian needs to be watered with boiling water, and you can also use a steam treatment device. This will help destroy them without using chemicals.
- It is recommended to plant the site with plants that will push out weeds with their dense root system and lush deciduous cover.
- It is necessary to control the composition of the soil. Some weeds do not tolerate elements suitable for cultivated plants.
- Water the plant itself, not the ground around it.
There are different types of weeds with which it is difficult to fight, among them: dandelion, field ostrich, povilka, quinoa, slyt, purslane.To get a good harvest, you will have to fight the "uninvited guests" with the method that is most effective for you. It can be selected by alternately trying each of the known methods.
