Every garden owner has the right to design their property according to their own ideas and, if they wish, to let it grow wild. However, in many communities, owners must at least keep sidewalks and property lines tidy and keep weeds away from neighbors. This means that weeds are not allowed to get out of hand here. But how can weeds be successfully combated on the property line?

The property line is to be kept free of weeds

weed wild growth

If stinging nettles, bindweed and other weeds have already settled on the property line, it only helps to weed them mechanically in the first step. Cut back the weeds and dig up the soil thoroughly. When doing so, remove all remains of roots, as many wild herbs grow back from even the smallest pieces of root.

Mulch the property line or provide a weed fleece

Many seed weeds require light to germinate. You can remove this from the weeds by covering them with plant material. To prevent the seed from growing unintentionally through the mulch (€239.00), you should proceed as follows:

  • Chop property line and loosen soil.
  • Remove weeds together with the roots.
  • Spread grass clippings, bark mulch or other mulching material generously.
  • If weed growth is very strong, you can lay a special weed fleece (€21.70) under the mulch layer.

Should individual plants nevertheless grow through the protective cover, they can be easily plucked out.

plant ground cover

If the property line is already weed-free, ground cover can permanently displace the weeds and at the same time offer a very attractive sight.

Plant these plants, which are available for both shady and sunny locations, at the spacing indicated on the plant label and they will quickly form dense, green carpets. Since no more light penetrates to the ground, the seeds of the weeds that are blown in do not sprout. Annoying weeding is almost completely eliminated.

The weeds grow from the neighboring property to me. What can I do?

As explained at the beginning, the neighbor may design his property as he sees fit. Uncontrolled weeds unfortunately also settle in your garden due to sprawling roots and seed flight.

In order to avoid this unwanted "overgrowth", it usually only helps to bury a rhizome barrier along the garden fence. It is important to apply the boundary professionally so that the desired effect is achieved.

  • Use high-density polyethylene rhizome barriers, as pond liners and other materials can be punctured by rampant weeds.
  • Dig these at least 50, preferably 65 centimeters deep into the ground and leave the upper edge a few centimeters above the edge of the lawn.
  • If you also want to keep ornamental plants such as bamboo or vinegar tree from your own garden at the property boundary, it is advantageous to place the rhizome barrier at a slight angle. This will guide the roots up and keep them from just growing under the plastic.

tips

If slabs are laid at the property boundary, in the joints of which unwanted green is spreading, you can flame the weeds. Alternatively, you can clean the gaps with the joint scraper and sweep in again with special joint sand against weeds.

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