Your own garden could look so beautiful if weeds didn't spread everywhere. Read here how to use weed killer correctly.
Use of herbicides is prohibited
In principle, the use of herbicides (weed killers) in the garden is prohibited! This ban is precisely described in the public plant protection application ordinance, which is subject to regular changes. This ordinance can be viewed at any time by the competent local authorities - the gardener's obligation to provide information.
Fight weeds to the root
However, the advantage of using a herbicide against weeds is clearly that the unwelcome weed plants are controlled down to the roots. The active ingredients are usually absorbed directly through the leaves, the weeds slowly die off and can then be thoroughly removed by hand from the garden bed - always wear protective gloves.
Tip: Keep weed killers away from children and read the manufacturer's instructions carefully before use.
If ecologically harmless weedkillers (biodegradable) are used, new plants can usually be planted again after a short time on the areas treated with them.
Application
Most weed killers are diluted heavily with water and sprayed directly onto the weeds. Ready-to-use mixtures for allotment gardens are already available in specialist garden shops. Allow two hours for the agent to take effect - as long as rain does not affect this time.
An application can be carried out early in spring until well into autumn. However, outdoor temperatures should not be below 15 degrees. Use is only permitted on agricultural and forestry areas and in gardens. But not on sidewalks, driveways and the like.
Tip: When choosing herbicides, care should be taken that they are harmless to animals (including bees).
It is also important to remember that a single weed killer is not the same for yearslocation should be applied. Otherwise, the garden may show a certain resistance to the agent, so it becomes partially ineffective.