It starts with a single plant and can quickly develop into a dense carpet - The yaw spreads in a very short time but lastingly and is difficult to remove again. A single piece of root is enough for the tree drop to sprout again. With the right means and measures, however, it can still be combated effectively.
We recommend the following steps to do this:
In some cases it is not possible to dig up the ground and thereby remove all of the roots of the tree drop to remove, for example on tree grates, around bushes and in dense growth on others Plants.
In these circumstances it can make sense to suffocate the groundweed. This can be done with the following steps:
Tip: The tree drip can also be used as fertilizer if it is used to make plant manure.
Recognize Giersch
The leaves of the tree drop are reminiscent of the leaves of the elder. The plants are usually up to 30 centimeters high, but can also reach sizes of 100 centimeters. They bloom white, the flowers are rather inconspicuous and have no bracts. The ground elder can best be recognized by its extent. It grows very quickly and in dense carpets.Fight early
Since the tree drop spreads so quickly, it should be combated as early as possible. As soon as the first shoots appear in spring, you need to act quickly. This prevents the weeds from spreading uncontrollably and damaging other plants.distribution
The ground elder spreads both via seeds and root runners. The groups of plants can therefore grow in size and spread through the whole garden due to the wind.Superficial removal
A superficial removal is not a permanent solution, but it is helpful. This weakens the plant, even if only slightly, reduces growth and prevents the formation of seeds. It makes sense to remove the above-ground green in all accessible areas with a lawnmower, a lawn edger or, in the case of small accumulations, with scissors. Alternatively, it can be torn off just above the ground.Remove roots
If remains of roots remain in the ground, the ground elder can develop new shoots up to a year later. Therefore, for complete removal, it is important to get rid of all rhizomes.We recommend the following steps to do this:
1. If necessary, water the soil a little so that the soil can be worked more easily.
2. Cut and dig the soil to a depth of 30 centimeters.
3. Loosen the individual pieces of earth and sieve them very finely so that no pieces of root remain.
This measure should be taken very carefully so as not to leave any rhizome residues in the soil. Otherwise the effort was in vain and the groundweed will only spread again in the dug up earth.Choke tree drip
In some cases it is not possible to dig up the ground and thereby remove all of the roots of the tree drop to remove, for example on tree grates, around bushes and in dense growth on others Plants. In these circumstances it can make sense to suffocate the groundweed. This can be done with the following steps:
1. Chop off, cut off or mow the groundweed. The stems should be cut as close to the ground as possible.
2. Lay out impermeable film, thick cardboard or garden fleece. Gaps and holes should be avoided.
3. Cover the foil thickly with gravel or bark mulch. It should be at least five to ten centimeters.
4. Carry out regular checks. Individual shoots of the tree drop should be removed immediately. Since it grows very quickly from spring to autumn, checks should be carried out weekly.
5. Be patient! Giersch is very persistent and can sprout again after many months to a year if given the opportunity. The cover should therefore remain on the tree grate for at least one to two years in order to kill the weeds effectively and sustainably.
Dispose of ground elder
If the tree drip lands on the compost, it is very likely that it will only sprout again and distribute seeds. It is therefore better to dispose of it with organic waste or household waste. If the plants have already developed their cumin-like seeds, special care should be taken when removing and disposing of them. In these cases it is advisable to burn the plants and seeds. Alternatively, the seed-bearing shoots can be carefully cut off and packaged directly in a bag or pouch. This will reduce the risk of the seeds spreading around the area. Even with such a thorough removal and disposal, it can still happen that individual seeds have already been spread by wind, animals or gardening. It is therefore important to continue to carry out regular checks.Tip: The tree drip can also be used as fertilizer if it is used to make plant manure.