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Weeds are generally perennial baked bar or annual in nature and they grow from seeds. They are unwanted plants or grasses that can damage your beloved plants. Weeds occupy space and utilize nutrients from the soil that are meant for the plants. Growth of lots weeds can impact the overall appearance of your garden and it is important to get rid of them effectively so that they do not re- appear to cause harm to your plants.

There are many types of weeds that can emerge in your garden and it is crucial to identify them so that you can take necessary steps to remove them. Weeds can be broadly classified into two types which are Grass Weeds and Broad Leaf Weeds. As the name suggests, grass weeds are thin and grass like in appearance and the other ones have broad leaves. Some of the common weeds that can be found in gardens are Annual Bluegrass, Foxtails, Nettles, Dandelions, Bindweed, Twitch Grass, Horsetail, Goosegrass, Crabgrass and Carpetweed.

There are several physical and chemical methods of getting rid of the weeds from the garden. Non- chemical ways of removing weeds are generally preferred by the home gardeners as they do not want to use toxic chemicals and herbicides in the garden. Some of the common methods that can help you to control the abnormal growth of weeds in your garden are-

Cultivation-Cultivation is the most common method which is used extensively in home gardens. Farms and fields are cultivated with the help of big tractor mounted cultivators. Home gardeners can use hoe to get rid of the weeds from soil level. While hoeing, make sure that you do not go deeper as it might bring the buried seeds closer to the germination area.

Hand Pulling-Hand pulling is probably the easiest way of removing weeds if they have not spread and covered a large area. You can occasionally remove the weeds by hand whenever you come across one while strolling in the garden. This way the flower beds will be clean and free from weeds. However, hand pulling is not feasible if the weed growth is quite high and you will have to rely on alternate methods to get rid of them.

Herbicides-Herbicides are chemical in nature and they can be sprayed to kill the weeds. Herbicides can kill the weeds in germination stage and they can also destroy pre existing mature weeds. However, it is advisable not to use herbicides in the home gardens as they can also cause damage to some of the plants.

There are several different options on weed wackers now days and they are called by a number of different names. String trimmer, line trimmer, and weed eater are just a few. If you are in the market for any of these trimming devices please pay attention as i am about to point out some of the major features.

Depending on how large your yard is and what types of weeds you will be cutting down you can choose between a gas and electric weed wacker. Electric weed eaters are often times cordless and run off of a battery. You will need to keep charge and use time in mind when buying an electric cordless weed eater. A good battery and charging system should allow you at least 30 minutes of trimming time. Keep in mind that in use time will go down after the battery has been charged several times over. Electric weed eaters are generally used to small areas of grass and do not have the power to take on thick weeds or brush. On the up side electric grass trimmers are light weight and easy to handle. Electric weed trimmers are also extremely quiet for those living in a small subdivision.

Gas weed wackers come in two types of engines ranging in sizes measured in ccs. Commercial weed trimmers run in the 30cc range and can be 2 or 4 stroke engines. 2 stroke weed eater engines will need a mix of gas and fuel. This means you will have to premix your gasoline with oil in a predesignated gas can before fueling your gas powered weed wacker. If you have a commercial engine which is 4 stroke you need to add gasoline and oil separately. Gas powered string trimmers in the 20cc engine size range are perfect for homeowners with larger property area. Most customers report their gas weed wacker running for more than two hours on a single tank.

Before making your final decision on any weed eater or weed wacker you should always take a look at the available attachments for your unit. This can increase the value of your new yard tool even more. Common weed wacker attachments include edging and hedge trimming attachments. Some companies such as Husquvarna have created a while line of attachments meant to be used with their string trimmer motor. Be sure to read up on reviews to insure choosing a good brand and model that will last you for years to come.