How Do You Kill Garden Weeds With Soil Solarization Techniques?
Harness the free power of the sun to kill and prevent weeds in your garden plot! Soil solarization techniques super-heat the surface garden soil, killing most weeds and preventing their seeds from sprouting. This organic gardening method eliminates the need to use toxic weed-killing chemicals for all but the most stubborn weeds. Soil solarization works best in zones that have lots of hot, sunny weather but can be modified to cooler climates. Till the garden BEFORE solarizing your garden soil. As tilling loosens and aerates your garden soil, it also brings up dormant weed seeds. Depending on your climate and how long you leave the plastic on the soil, the solarization process will kill most weeds, roots and seeds within the first few inches of the garden soil,up to a depth of several inches. Avoid turning the soil up any more than necessary when it comes time to plant your flowers or crops. Rake the garden as smooth as possible. You want to create close contact between the the soil. Wet
