Only wilting the tops, unable to treat the roots
Pouring boiling water on weeds is often considered a quick solution, without using chemicals. However, in reality, this method only causes the stem and leaves to burn and wilt in a short time.
Mr. Robert Silver - a gardening expert, CEO of Pro Gardening (USA), said: "Boiling water cannot affect the entire root system of weeds.
According to him, the roots of many types of grass can penetrate deep and spread widely in the soil, while the soil layer has the ability to insulate, making heat from boiling water not enough to destroy the roots. Therefore, weeds can still quickly grow back afterwards.
Risk of affecting crops, suitable solutions should be chosen
Not only ineffective, the use of boiling water also poses a risk of damaging surrounding crops, especially in gardens with high tree density.
Mr. Jeremy Yamaguchi - CEO of Lawn Love (USA), commented: "It's very difficult to use boiling water without affecting the trees you want to keep.
Experts recommend applying other measures such as removing weeds from the root when the soil is damp, tilling the soil periodically, covering with mulch to limit the growth of weeding light, or using high concentration vinegar in suitable areas.
These methods help control weeds more effectively, while limiting negative impacts on crops and soil environment.
