Spotted milkweed is a low-growing weed that likes to grow in hard-to-reach and even inhospitable places, such as sidewalk cracks and lawns and flower beds. It causes a lot of inconvenience, although it does not grow very large and remains pressed to the ground.
Content< i class="rbi rbi-angle-down">Why are natural remedies better for the garden? Methods for getting rid of spotted milkweed
There are several ways to get rid of milkweed, including “weed and feed” or spraying with herbicides. But if you're a gardener who prefers not to use herbicides, there are several non-toxic products that can help get rid of milkweed in your yard. WomanEL will share them with you.
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Using strong chemical herbicides on weeds is certainly tempting as a way to kill them, but there are two things to be aware of: First, herbicides can kill or harm beneficial pollinators in the garden, such as bees, butterflies and birds. Second, most herbicides often do not kill weeds completely because they do not kill the root. Because spotted milkweed has a fairly stubborn root system that must be completely removed, herbicides are not an effective way to get rid of it.
However, some organic and non-toxic products on the market can be effective in controlling this stubborn weed. It is important to use them correctly, at the right time, and using the right methods to prevent this weed from returning. This may have to be done every season, but with due diligence and the use of effective products, you can control this annoying weed.
Methods of getting rid of spotted milkweed
Spotted milkweed (Euphorbia maculata) is very common. It is drought-resistant, so it is one of those weeds that can survive even in the dry season when other rain-hungry weeds cannot compete. It propagates easily, and the tiny seeds can settle almost anywhere. Removing the plant before it flowers will help reduce the number of seeds that will spread.
Spotted milkweed loves sun and warm weather – it will not survive severe frosts. To remove it by hand, you need to pull out the entire taproot, which can be difficult as the root breaks easily. A piece of broken root left on the lawn or in a sidewalk crack can sprout into a whole new plant, making this weed very frustrating to control. To avoid breaking the root, it is recommended to wait until it rains, which will soften the ground and lift the root a little to make it easier to remove.
Gently but firmly pull on the spotted milkweed roots that are stuck in the cracks. Once the root is pulled out, you can (carefully) pour boiling water into the cracks, which will kill any remaining root segments. In your lawn or flower beds, use a hand tool (such as a steel weed puller, also useful for removing dandelions) to dig up the entire root.
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