Bet you didn't know pulling weeds was an art? Well, mom always said, "if you are going to do something, do it well."
Here is my take on pulling weeds...the art part is in the technique in which you get the job done. Nobody that I know loves to pull weeds. It is a back-breaking and mundane task to say the least. That is why most people do a half-ass job.
The most important part of pulling weeds is to make sure you get the root out and not break it at ground level. My suggestion is to water down the area where you are going to work and use a three pronged hand tool to loosen up the dirt. Grab the weed by the stem, just below ground level and pull up. Shake off the excess dirt and toss in a bucket. I have found having a bucket close by to put weeds in helps to keep everything picked up and clean. And a bucket is easier to put weeds in and carry. When the bucket gets full dump into a trash bag.
There are also handy tools like the knee/fanny pad, the small rolling stool that also holds hand tools, and safety glasses. Always wear gloves to protect your hands as ants and bugs live in the dirt and you do not want to get stung.
Well, now you know how to pull weeds from an 'ole farm gal.' So happy weed pulling.
I have not been home in over two weeks so I know I'll engaging in the job tomorrow. I think the other reason we persevere is that the gardens look so pretty when you can see the flowers. Ahh, I'm ready. We'll see how long that lasts once I start. Keep in mind, I only have two weeks left before the frost takes the flowers.
I have found weed pulling a much easier and engaging job since I began speaking to the weeds, explaining why I was taking them from their chosen home and I promised them a quick transition through compost heaven. Might sound goofy but they seem much more willing to let go of their clump of dirt after my kind words. Happy weeds, happy me!
Bet you didn't know pulling weeds was an art? Well, mom always said, "if you are going to do something, do it well."
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