Contolling Spring Weeds

Weeds seem to be epidemic in the spring. Keeping weeds down around trees is a concern I always have in that often DIY and Commercial people are spraying liberally around the root base of a tree.

Trees natural weed defense is organic matter of last years leaf drop decomposing around the roots. This is what I use in that it is organic and healthy for the tree. However many people prefer the area around the trees to be bare or have grass up to the tree base. If you will not use the natural method, please do not use 24-d products or Roundup type products with "extended control" in that it has a sterilant that will harm your trees.

Caseron is one of the "pre-emergent" that can be used around trees in a healthier way in that it uses a gas that does not effect the roots of the tree however it is a chemical and be very conscious of it's label when applying to keep yourself healthy from chemicals.