Weeds compete with your plants for water and food. You can keep them down without spraying chemicals everywhere.

Weeds grow fast in Cape Town's spring and summer, especially after rain. Many people reach for weed killer, but there are simpler and safer ways to keep beds and paving clean, especially if children and pets use the garden.

1. Pull weeds when the soil is moist

Roots come out more easily after rain or watering. Use a hand fork to loosen the soil so you remove the whole root.

2. Get them before they seed

One weed left to seed can produce hundreds more. Removing flowers and seed heads early saves hours of work later in the season.

3. Mulch your beds

A good layer of mulch blocks light and stops many weeds growing. Mulch also keeps moisture in the soil, which helps your plants.

4. Plant closely

Dense planting leaves less space for weeds. Ground covers are a good way to fill gaps between larger plants.

5. Use boiling water on paving

Boiling water kills weeds in cracks between pavers. Be careful near plants you want to keep, as boiling water will kill them too.

6. Weed a little every week

Small regular sessions are easier than one big job. A regular gardening service makes sure the job never builds up.

Quick checklist

• Pull weeds when the soil is moist
• Get them before they seed
• Mulch your beds
• Plant closely
• Use boiling water on paving
• Weed a little every week

Regular weeding

Our gardeners can keep your beds and paving weed-free on a regular schedule. Ask us about a weekly or monthly gardening plan for your property.

Talk to Plambo Projects

Request a free quote, call or WhatsApp +27 61 499 1168 or +27 64 523 6703, or email info@plamboprojects.co.za. We beat any written quote.