Weeds become weeds
Nowadays only certain plants are desirable in the garden. All others are labeled as weeds and are fought. That was not always so. Because many so-called Weeds are edible and healthy wild herbswhich unfortunately have only been forgotten.
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Edible wild herbs in the garden
Some edible wild plants can be found in almost every garden: nettles, daisies, ground elder, gundermann, dandelions and chickweed. They are all incredibly healthy. If they thrive in the garden within reach, they are especially fresh in the smoothie or salad. Then they still contain a lot of biophotons, which are now ascribed a “living” force.
Deliberately tolerate or plant
Anyone who can make friends with these still unfamiliar suppliers of nutrients can greet them in the garden and give them a place. They are frugal and thrive on their own. However, some species such as the ground elder have a strong urge to spread and must be kept in check.
If you are still missing a weed in the garden, you can plant it specifically. Either you make yourself out in the great outdoors on the search look for him or look around in stores. Some wild herb nurseries have specialized in this type of plant. But also numerous online shops offer Wild herb seeds at.
Fight wild herbs
If you can't see a positive side to the presence of wild herbs in your garden, you have to take up the fight against you. Preferably without chemicals, because they harm you and the other plants as well. These control methods are available to you:
- regular weeding
- the Mulching free areas
- the planting of ground cover
Fight wild herbs in the lawn
Wild herbs transform lawns into colorful meadows. However, some lawn owners like pure green spaces. The weeds will not give way on their own. On the contrary: most species strive to spread. Here are a few helpful countermeasures:
- Verticulate the lawn annually
- Close gaps by reseeding
- mow briefly regularly
- so prevent seed formation
Some Wild herbs in the lawn cannot simply be displaced. They have to be gouged out one by one. Not even the smallest remainder may remain! A piece of root is enough for a dandelion to sprout again, for example.
