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In the process of fighting weeds in a cemetery, you need to put not only a lot of effort, but also time. It is far from always possible to achieve the desired result by eliminating weeds near the grave forever. In a couple of days, young shoots will grow out of the ground, giving the grave the appearance of an abandoned backyard.
Agricultural experts recommend using herbicides that combat unwanted vegetation in the cemetery effectively and for a long time. Such substances are sold on the shelves of any specialty store. But in some cases, you can use folk counterparts, which are no less effective than the means manufactured in enterprises.
How to get rid of grass in a cemetery forever: means and methods
The invincible army of weeds begins its "attack" in the spring season, and if you do not start to fight the weeds in a timely manner, the view at the grave will become abandoned and unkempt. To eliminate weeds, you can use both simple folk methods and chemical herbicides.
Get rid of the grass in the graveyard forever
Every visitor to the cemetery dreams of finding such a substance with which it will be possible to get rid of weeds forever, but this is impossible. This unpleasant fact can be explained by the fact that weed seeds are sown in large quantities in the ground, and with the onset of spring they germinate in not one place or another.
It is necessary to destroy weeds at an early stage of its growth, because then it will gain strength, and it will be almost impossible to get rid of it. The root system of plants feeds on minerals, nutrients from the soil, and also sucks out moisture, thereby depleting the earth. For this reason, flower plants or grass planted on the grave will not be able to grow as expected.
How to get rid of grass on a grave with herbicides
The peculiarity of this method is high efficiency and speed. When choosing one or another herbicide, it is imperative to take into account which herb it will be used to eliminate. Several types of pesticides are produced by the chemical industry, namely:
- Contact drugs that act only in the areas to which they have come.
- A systemic type of herbicide - the poison gets not only on the foliage and the weed stem, but also destroys the root system, which causes the plant to die.
Herbicides can have both continuous and selective effects. As for the first classification, such drugs destroy not only weeds, but also plants that grow nearby. They should be used until the moment when grass is sown on the grave or flowers are planted.
Selective herbicides can be used to control plants such as wheatgrass or dandelions, which often appear on well-groomed and beautiful lawns near graves. When choosing a product, you need to carefully study the instructions, and if you follow a step-by-step algorithm, you can remove the weeds in a short time, without damaging the lawn coverage.
Get rid of the grass on the grave with herbicides
Today, herbicides such as Lazurite, Hurricane, Tornado, Agrokiller, Roundup and Lontrel-zood are popular. The most powerful herbicides include the first 2 substances, since they are able to remove not only weeds, but also destroy shrubs and trees.
Removing weeds mechanically
Mechanical destruction means that the weeds will need to be pulled out by hand, digged out and mowed with a trimmer. This method is effective, but rather laborious. One type of grass can be easily pulled out of the ground along with the roots, while the other (for example, a thistle) needs to be destroyed only with a shovel.
Some people unsuccessfully try to equip the area near the graves and mow the weeds, but after a certain period of time it germinates again. And all because the root system remains in the soil - that part of the plant on which its growth and development depends. But if you mow the grass constantly, the roots will dry out over time and the weeds will stop growing.
The disadvantage of this method is associated with high physical and time costs.
As for the main disadvantage of this method, it is associated with high physical and time costs. The first shoots of one or another type of weed may appear at different times, therefore, the mechanical method of struggle will need to be resorted to several times throughout the season.
Cemetery Weed Control Using Soil Mulching
Mulching is a good and effective way to remove weeds from a graveyard. But, having given preference to this method, there is no need to hope that it will be possible to quickly arrange the site and get rid of the problem. Mulching is as follows: the ground must be covered using any material that will not let sunlight through. For these purposes, you can use:
- black synthetic film;
- a thick layer of fallen leaves;
- crushed stone or sawdust.
Due to the fact that the sun's rays will not penetrate to the place of rest of a person, the process of active photosynthesis and growth is inhibited, therefore even the strongest and most resistant plants die.
Mulching is a good and effective way
This method is very effective, it has practically no drawbacks, except that the process is delayed for a long time.
How to cultivate the land in the cemetery so that the grass does not grow
A substance like table vinegar is practically indispensable in the household. It is with the help of vinegar that weeds can be destroyed.
Once the product hits the stem of the grass, the vinegar acids will burn it along with the root system.
In order to get rid of weeds in the cemetery, it is recommended to use apple cider vinegar or colorless vinegar (9%). As for apple cider vinegar, it has a stronger effect, so it should be watered only on those paths that are paved with tiles or completely asphalted.You can enhance the effect with table salt, which is sprinkled with weeds after it has been sprayed. This procedure must be treated with extreme caution, since if vinegar gets on other flower plants on the grave, they may die.
Vinegar and salt solution
People who have already tried to destroy weeds in the cemetery with salt and vinegar say that this method is very effective and effective, especially in those areas that are overgrown with wheatgrass. There is no plant culture in nature that cannot be dealt with by such a folk herbicide as vinegar. Plus, this remedy destroys the ants that often appear on the graves.
Getting rid of weeds with kerosene
Kerosene is a relatively harmless and effective weed killer in a cemetery. However, if the procedure is carried out incorrectly, not only weeds, but also flowers growing near the grave can be destroyed. For this reason, it is imperative to figure out how to make the right solution and pour unwanted grass over it:
- In order to spray the grave and the area adjacent to it, you need to take 4 liters of kerosene and at least 10 liters of water.
- Take a plastic bucket and combine all the components in it, then add table salt (0.5 cups) and liquid soap (2-3 drops). The soap will contribute to the formation of a dry shell on the leaves of the grass, due to which the kerosene solution quickly decomposes, and its effect is significantly enhanced.
- Mix all the ingredients thoroughly until the small grains completely dissolve, then pour the resulting product into a spray bottle and pour it over the area.
Useful tips on how to deal with grass in a cemetery
Many people say that it is much easier to ennoble and prevent the appearance and growth of weeds in a cemetery than to completely remove it afterwards. Carrying out preventive measures helps to eliminate unwanted vegetation from the cemetery. It is imperative to get rid of seeds that are carried by the wind to the grave from nearby territories.
It is necessary to do the treatment with vinegar or kerosene before seeds appear on the weeds. It is best to landscap and spray the resting place as soon as the first young shoots appear, so that the grass does not grow in the cemetery.
