UK households urged to tackle common weed problem 'before it's too late'

Weedscan quickly take over your garden space during the summer, which is why gardeners must tackle them immediately. The sooner, the better. August is a crucial month for gardening, as it marks the last month of summer and the arrival of a much colder autumn season. Transitioning from hot temperatures to colder ones can affect gardens as much as it affects humans.

Gardeners’ World has made it much easier for gardening experts and aficionados by releasing a monthly checklist. Just a heads up, it’s a long list. The site wrote: "Clear weeds from cracks in paving and driveways before they get established.”

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"Remove problem lawn weeds, digging them out," they also added. Although this can be completed throughout the year whenever needed, what a perfect excuse to do two jobs in one go.

One thing that's for sure is that weeds are an inescapable aspect of the British outdoors. Some of the most common ones are the dandelions, daisies and spiky milk thistles. Although not all plants are at risk, some weeds can cause damage to your hard-worked outdoor areas.

One of the problems posed by weeds is that they grow in dense patches, sucking all the nutrients from the soil, leaving other plants, such as grass, with barely anything to hold on to.

Weeds also tend to grow between pavements and driveways, which can cause damage to the structure. Therefore, removing them from the garden should be done to prevent them from seeding and expanding elsewhere. Also, to ensure that your patios remain as tidy and organised as possible.

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On the other hand, weeds can also be beneficial for our gardens, but they have to be managed strategically depending on the season. For example, different weeds can improve soil health and provide nutrients and habitat for wildlife. Some of the benefits listed by weeds are their high levels of potassium, phosphorus and nitrogen, which are essential for plant health, as explained byGardening Know How.

With the summer temperatures, brighter and longer days, now is the best time to complete these tasks. Indeed, it might require some time from your busy schedules to complete, but there's no better feeling than a beautiful garden during the summer.

As we enter the final stages of summer in the UK, now is the time to get to it and complete some gardening tasks to enjoy our patios and even host a barbecue party, am I right? Happy gardening!