For those who want to keep their home gardens lush, the best weed killers for flower beds are all pre-mixed herbicides, but choosing the right one com

The 4 Best Weed Killers For Flower Beds

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2020-06-12 12:50:02

For those who want to keep their home gardens lush, the best weed killers for flower beds are all pre-mixed herbicides, but choosing the right one comes down to a surprising number of factors: selective or non-selective; pre-emergent versus post-emergent; and chemical as opposed to organic. Since these options depend greatly on your situation — and the types of weeds you want to eliminate— I’ve rounded up the best from every category.

One of the challenges of using herbicides in gardens is that weeds may be growing side-by-side with your beloved flowers. For that reason, you may first want to try a "selective" formula, which will eliminate certain types of weeds or grasses while sparing your ornamentals from damage. If you want immediate, fast-acting control, however, a "non-selective" herbicide — which kills everything it touches— can still be used near flowers, you'll just want to look for one with a targeted spray nozzle so you can zero in on bothersome weeds.

Most weed killers are designed to eliminate "post-emergent" weeds that have already come to the surface. But if you time it right, using a "pre-emergent" version can save you trouble by preventing weeds before they sprout. The catch is that some of the pre-emergent herbicides need to be applied in late spring, which is the climate when weeds typically begin to germinate.

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