Weeding by hand

The old adage of one year's seeding means seven years weeding is not far from the truth. Some seeds remain viable for decades. 

Using weedkillers

Weeds can generally be killed at any time of year. But the best time is when they are growing strongly because they absorb weedkiller more quickly. 

Ways to treat weeds

Chemical solutions take the back-ache and hard work out of weeding, they are much more efficient at getting rid of weeds. 

Definition of a weed

The dictionary says that a weed is "a wild (not deliberately cultivated) plant growing where it is not wanted". 

Weedkillers usage, storage and disposal

Weedkiller sensible precautions during usage, storage and disposal. 

Children, pets, wildlife

In the case of most products the label will contain a warning to 'Keep Product Away From Children and Pets' or some words to this effect. 

Get rid of those pesky weeds

To keep weeds at bay for longer, you need more than muscle power. You need to be using the right weedkiller.