Flower Gardening : How to Get Rid of Thistle in Flower Gardens

Thistle can clutter and do damage to flower gardens, but you can ged rid of it by pulling the weeds away from the desirable plants ...

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🌱 Dealing with big fleshy weeds like burdock or thistle can be difficult in flower gardens.

💧 Carefully pulling the foliage of the weed away from desirable plants and spraying only the weed can help protect the desired plants.

🌿 Grass next to desirable plants can also be a problem, but using grass killer or laying the grass down away from the plants and spraying with weed killer can be effective.

🛡️ Using a paper cup to cover other plants and spray down inside it can be a good method for protecting them.

⛰️ In beds with heavy rock mulch, digging out the weeds may not be easy, so spraying may be the best solution for weed removal.

Timestamped Summary

00:09 Dealing with big fleshy weeds like burdock or thistle in a garden can be difficult.

00:12 One method is to carefully pull the foliage of the weed away from the desirable plant and spray the weed closely.

00:37 For grass next to a desirable plant, lay the grass down away from the plant and carefully spray with weed killer.

00:55 The paper cup method is suitable for other plants.

01:04 Digging the weeds out of this bed may be difficult due to a heavy rock mulch, so spraying may be the best solution.

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Q&A

How can I eliminate thistle from my flower garden?

You can carefully pull the foliage of the weed away from the desirable plant and spray the weed with weed killer, being careful not to splash it on anything else.

What should I do if there is a weed growing in the middle of a desirable plant?

Very carefully pull the foliage of the weed away from the desirable plant and spray the weed with weed killer, being careful not to damage the desirable plant.

Can I use grass killer to get rid of weeds next to desirable plants?

Yes, you can use grass killer or you can lay the grass down away from any desirable plant and carefully spray the weed with weed killer, being careful not to splash it on anything else.

What can I do if it is difficult to dig the weeds out of my flower bed?

If digging out the weeds is difficult, you can try spraying them with weed killer instead. This may be the best solution, especially if the bed has a heavy rock mulch.

Where can I buy weed killer?

You can purchase weed killer at a garden nursery or any store that sells gardening supplies.

Can I use the paper cup method to protect other plants while spraying weed killer?

Yes, the paper cup method is a good way to protect other plants while spraying weed killer. Simply place a paper cup over the top of the desirable plant and spray down inside the cup.

What if I accidentally splash weed killer on a desirable plant?

If you accidentally splash weed killer on a desirable plant, quickly rinse it off with water to minimize any damage.