Garden maintenance requires daily attention, including keeping weeds under control – which can be challenging. While toxic methods of killing may seem appealing, safer and all-natural alternatives exist that offer safer options.
One such product is Preen, made of 100 percent corn gluten and used as a pre-emergent herbicide that prevents new weed seeds from germinating without killing existing ones.
Preen Natural
Preen Natural is an eco-friendly alternative to toxic glyphosate-based weed killers, made up of 100 percent corn gluten meal. As a pre-emergent it acts to prevent seeds from sprouting and is safe to use around established vegetables and herbs in gardens.
Preen Natural is both child and pet-safe. It decomposes quickly in soil, so there’s little risk to beneficial insects or microorganisms in its environment, while at the same time being applied around established fruit, vegetable and landscape plants as a cost-cutting way of controlling weeds from growing. Preen Natural controls dandelion flowers, clover leaves, crabgrass seeds and foxtail growth as well as seedlings of other broadleaf and grassy weeds like lamb’s quarters and plantain among others.
Before planting your garden with vegetables or transplants from seed or transplants, Preen is an ideal way to stop weeds that threaten their nutrients and water needs from interfering. Ideal for busy gardeners seeking time- and effort-saving options. When used correctly it will work to stop any future weeds before they start growing!
If your garden already contains veggie seedlings, apply Preen only when they’ve reached 2 to 3 inches tall. Apply it evenly over the surface of the soil by spreading with a trowel, as recommended by Wright’s Feeds ‘N Needs. Rake or sprinkle it into the soil/mulch mix as directed before waiting two to three days before watering your garden.
Reapply it every four to six weeks as necessary, to prevent weeds from overrunning your vegetables and herbs. However, avoid applying it after harvesting has begun as its chemicals will likely have been broken down by sun, rain and soil organisms. Best used with established vegetables such as asparagus (Asparagus officinalis), cucumbers, cantaloupes and watermelons as well as established okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) and field/green peas (Pisum sativum). However it should not be applied around tomatoes (Solanum lycopersicum) or peppers (Capsicum annuum), until after they have produced at least 5-6 leaves before applying the treatment.
Preen Garden Weed Preventer
Preen Garden Weed Preventer differs from chemical weed killers by not only keeping existing weeds under control but preventing new ones from germinating altogether. When applied correctly, it can be safely used in vegetable gardens without endangering established vegetables, flowers, herbs or grasses as it acts as a pre-emergent herbicide and only targets seedlings trying to establish themselves; furthermore it’s effective at keeping weeds at bay in mulched vegetable beds.
Preen is easy to use in a vegetable garden. Simply begin by clearing any existing weeds away, followed by applying Preen as per its label instructions – mixing granules into the top layer of soil or mulch before watering immediately to activate its effectiveness. It should last up to three months depending on weather conditions.
Preen is recommended for use around vegetables and other plants that don’t grow roots underground, like fruit trees, ground covers, shrubs, ornamental grasses, roses and flowers. It is safe to apply around ornamental grasses, roses and flowers but should only be applied at certain times of year to edible seeds sown or transplanted for sowing or transplanting as it will prevent corn, snap beans tomatoes and pepper seeds from sprouting; but for growing cucumbers melons or other vining vegetables it should be applied after seeds have started germinated but before they set fruiting.
Preen can provide year-long weed prevention if applied to garden beds and top layers of mulch prior to the first frost, then repeated every nine to 12 weeks thereafter for best results. It is wise to use either a sprayer or spreader when applying Preen, to ensure an even distribution in planting areas and brush off or wash off any granules that fall onto established vegetables as these could potentially cause damage or discoloration of their leaves.
Preen is available as both a standard garden weed preventer and in combination with plant food to form a fertilizer for both weed control and feed purposes. In combination with other preventive weed management measures like hand weeding or row covers, Preen can keep your vegetable garden free of unwanted weeds all season long.
Preen Weed Preventer for Lawns
Preen Garden Weed Preventer is a pre-emergent herbicide designed to stop new weeds from germinating in flower and vegetable gardens, ground covers, shrubs and trees. While this does not kill existing weeds directly, but rather stops new ones from emerging, making manual hand weeding less necessary and time-consuming. Before using Preen Garden Weed Preventer it is essential that users carefully read instructions as it should not harm plants when used appropriately.
Preen Garden Weed Preventer and its other products in the Preen weed control range contain corn gluten meal, an organic alternative to Roundup and glyphosate that works effectively as an organic weed killer without adverse side effects on pets, children or individuals with sensitive skin. It has no adverse impact on pets or children as compared to chemical alternatives and will never have harmful long-term side effects.
To use this product, sprinkling it over the surface of your mulch and mixing with a rake can be effective; just be careful not to get any granules onto plant foliage. Or you could simply water this product directly into it to eliminate weeding altogether! Once applied, however, wait at least an hour or more for soil drying time before planting anything and remove any loose granules that remain. It is also wise to brush or wash away any that remain on foliage so as to prevent potential damage or discoloration caused by debris accumulation or discoloration caused by damage and discoloration of plant foliage granules that might otherwise cause irreparable discoloration of plants!
This weed preventer can be used in both vegetable and flower gardens, though not recommended for newly seeded or transplanted flowers or vegetables. Instead, wait until seedlings reach two-three inches before using this product. It’s also great for protecting perennials and ornamental grasses!
Preen Lawn Weed Preventer is an effective pre-emergent herbicide designed to stop crabgrass, clover and other common weeds from germinating in your lawn. Crafted entirely from organic materials, this pre-emergent is safe for pets, children, sensitive skin individuals as well as trees, flowers and shrubs in your yard. Application should occur early spring or fall for best results but can even be applied throughout summer if your grass stays damp enough.
Preen Weed Preventer for Vegetable Gardens
Preen Weed Preventer for Vegetable Gardens stops weeds before they start growing in flower and vegetable gardens, ground covers, shrubs and trees. Containing no toxic chemicals like glyphosate and safe for organic gardening practices; can even be applied prior to planting crops such as cucumbers (Cucumis sativus), watermelons (Citrullus lanatus) and corn (Zea mays). When applied correctly it can even be safely used around vegetables!
Preen is a nontoxic, natural and easy-to-use product preferred by gardeners for eliminating weeds naturally and easily. Constructed of 100 percent corn gluten, Preen acts like an invisible barrier in the soil to stop new seeds from germinating – without killing existing weeds or plants; simply apply throughout the season as preventer against their germination, saving time on hand weeding!
Preen is designed to be child and pet safe, eco-friendly, biodegradable and biodegradable – it can even be used in both organic and conventional gardens! Before using the product, remove any existing weeds by tilling or mowing your garden before spreading Preen granules evenly over the surface of soil or mulch with raking for even coverage and watering the area to activate its weed prevention properties – then wait two or three days before watering again!
Preen is an ideal weed preventer to apply before planting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), snap beans (Pisum sativum), field and green peas (Vigna unguiculata), black-eyed peas (Pisum sativum), cucumbers, cantaloupes or tomatoes until their plants have established five leaves – while cucumbers, cantaloupes or tomatoes should only be planted after this milestone has been reached. Furthermore, Preen can also help prevent pest infestations like cabbage maggots, carrot flies flea beetles and cucumber beetles.
To keep your garden weed-free, apply Preen before and during each growing season; repeat every nine to 12 weeks thereafter. According to Wright’s Feeds ‘N Needs, Preen should be used at its optimal times: spring planting before seedlings have sprouted roots as well as autumn when flowers and vegetables have established themselves firmly into the ground.