<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Weeds ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/weeds Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Ground ivy took hold in my lawn and garden over winter – I'm stopping it in its tracks with these simple yet effective expert-approved weeding tips ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-ground-ivy mcKFZGTmNVHqy72JbMfiQ4 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 speedy ways to kill weeds – garden experts swear by these 5-minute methods to get rid of them without the overwhelm ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-fast 74a7rNWWajSMPMKqcGZcqW Sun, 26 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of horsetail weed - garden experts reveal the best way to tackle this hard to kill weed ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-horsetail-weed QsmGLRQfojAscTeJL7NP47 Sun, 17 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 easy steps to kill ivy roots and stop it coming back, according to garden experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-kill-ivy-roots 9hKw3p6NtGnxtwMPCXjzdG Fri, 20 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to kill weeds but not grass – the safest ways to avoid damaging your lawn ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-kill-weeds-but-not-grass ZLaGZjxDWojabSxAvXWhLA Mon, 05 May 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch out for these 5 weeds that seed early – experts say this is how to deal with them fast before they take over your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/weeds-that-seed-early grH783tehBH3XfwZQDbUgJ Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 best native plants to stop weeds – make caring for your garden easier while adding some beauty ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/the-best-native-plants-to-stop-weeds mLKHWNcssmJgrreTVvc7GU Mon, 24 Feb 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you kill weeds in autumn? Experts reveal that completing this task now could keep your garden weed-free next year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/can-you-kill-weeds-in-autumn Eoay9DgyUW9nnK2DUmE3Rc Sat, 16 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to use bark to stop weeds taking over your garden borders ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-use-bark-to-stop-weeds-in-borders 5ncoVNugBdqLLvoWoAee7Y Wed, 07 Aug 2024 13:01:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is drip watering? How this handy irrigation system can save water and stop weeds from invading your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/what-is-drip-watering UhRfKYBjp6x4BQSwzdePb7 Wed, 24 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ The most common garden weeds to look out for and what to do with them if they invade your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/the-most-common-garden-weeds VtPZUzXUji8HwM4WafTLYN Sat, 20 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does chlorine kill weeds? Yes, but gardening experts warn it's not the best option for your garden in the long run ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/does-chlorine-kill-weeds gV8B6yqMS6dMeVJp5WAEK9 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 of the best ground cover plants to prevent weeds – with growing tips from the experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-ground-cover-plants-to-prevent-weeds QPWzRHn7QhtjCAef3GatGk Fri, 05 Jul 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Struggling to get rid of patio weeds? We tried Nancy Birtwhistle's viral hack and couldn't believe how well it worked ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/nancy-birtwhistle-patio-weed-hack boazAcDoepKxuoenjXG446 Sat, 29 Jun 2024 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to keep weeds out of flower beds - the tricks garden experts use to keep them at bay ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-keep-weeds-out-of-flower-beds 9NQyKKcoFTmLuYXqzR4Uk6 Wed, 19 Jun 2024 08:30:55 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does baking soda kill weeds? Yes, but experts urge you to think twice before using this cupboard essential in your garden ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/does-baking-soda-kill-weeds mpEq3ZZm9sag9VnQQz33uW Wed, 08 May 2024 15:30:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of weeds naturally – 6 ways to banish weeds from your garden without resorting to chemicals ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-naturally YSoCrcuYKcXuk7nRvt6vNK Tue, 07 May 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Will ground cover plants stop weeds growing in your garden? Yes, and they will make your borders look pretty too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/will-ground-cover-plants-stop-weeds kWTvLVujdDD5otYyPfGDF8 Fri, 26 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 11:16:07 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of weeds in a lawn - Experts explain your two options ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-in-a-lawn YXrfjFpVaqEzXT2Mhp6hXC Tue, 23 Apr 2024 16:30:41 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you use cardboard to get rid of weeds? Yes, but this is what gardening experts want you to know first ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/using-cardboard-to-kill-weeds GpMMgk6o6A6eC3rfEbxi4Q Tue, 23 Apr 2024 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does salt kill weeds? Absolutely, but gardening experts urge you to take note of these key considerations first ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/does-salt-kill-weeds Yh8tJGWzxsP8sV5eh8RRrA Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:00:35 +0000 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:05:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does bleach kill weeds? Yes, but seasoned gardeners insist you try these alternative solutions instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/does-bleach-kill-weeds iV8ERBiUSn3qJucMK7FvGU Sun, 14 Apr 2024 12:00:01 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Does white vinegar kill weeds? Gardening experts reveal their tips for the most effective results ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/does-white-vinegar-kill-weeds TQANMmZbBBTqHHzQjdzDq7 Fri, 12 Apr 2024 06:00:19 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can bio-washing powder kill weeds? Yes, but it comes with a warning from experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/can-bio-washing-powder-kill-weeds 9uHUiNqYkiZwR83hQPXsC6 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:01 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to stop weeds growing in block paving – 5 simple solutions for weed-free driveways, patios and paths ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-stop-weeds-growing-in-block-paving 6m9RdNNqCXcBx3ubpXtZ63 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 10:30:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't get rid of these weeds in your garden – they have surprising health and wildlife benefits ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/weeds-to-leave-in-a-garden F8MUNr72q6QWaPF89oHshK Wed, 28 Jun 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:31:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to get rid of weeds in gravel – an easy guide to remove unwanted plants ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-get-rid-of-weeds-in-gravel ALJtjuSasfBBnJEsYFDu4m Fri, 02 Jun 2023 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to remove weeds from a patio in 6 easy steps – from hand weeding to natural solutions ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/how-to-remove-weeds-from-a-patio fvsCnfYHsRp8oMoTY5JSqk Thu, 11 May 2023 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:02:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to kill weeds – permanent solutions to banish these agricultural pests ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/how-to-kill-weeds-203894 oyPyj8ChR8hBqrNBKBBAMK Thu, 12 May 2022 07:05:49 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:27:03 +0000