Wild herbs also like it cultivated. They step over the threshold of our garden uninvited. They are usually a thorn in the side of the gardener. He attacks them with all means at his disposal. But stop! Some of them are real treasures.
Which wild herbs can you often find in the garden?
Edible wild herbs that are often found in gardens include nettles, daisies, groundweed, common ground ground, dandelions and chickweed. They are he althy and can be used fresh in smoothies or salads. If necessary, wild herbs can be specifically planted or controlled.
Weeds become weeds
Nowadays only certain plants are desired in the garden. All others are labeled as weeds and fought against. That was not always so. Because many so-called weeds are edible and he althy wild herbs that have unfortunately been forgotten.
Edible wild herbs in the garden
Some edible wild plants can be found in almost every garden: nettle, daisies, groundweed, groundwort, dandelion and chickweed. They are all incredibly he althy. If they grow within reach in the garden, they are particularly fresh in the smoothie or salad. Then they still contain a lot of biophotons, which are now considered to have a “living” power.
Intentionally tolerate or grow wild herbs
If you can make friends with these unfamiliar nutrient suppliers, you can welcome them into the garden and give them a place. They are frugal and thrive on their own. However, some species such as the greedweed have a strong urge to spread and must be kept in check.
If you are still missing a wild herb in your garden, you can plant it specifically. Either you look for it in the wild or look around in stores. Some wild herb nurseries have specialized in this type of plant. But numerous online shops also offer wild herb seeds.
Fighting wild herbs
If you cannot find a positive side to the presence of wild herbs in your garden, you must take up the fight against them. It's best to do it without chemicals, as these will harm you and the other plants. These control methods are available to you:
- regular weeding
- mulching open areas
- planting ground cover plants
Fighting wild herbs in the lawn
Wild herbs transform lawns into colorful meadows. However, some lawn owners like pure green areas. The wild weeds will not leave alone. On the contrary: most species strive to spread. Here are a few helpful countermeasures:
- Verticulate lawn annually
- Closing gaps through reseeding
- mow short regularly
- how to prevent seed formation
Some wild herbs in the lawn cannot be easily suppressed. They have to be cut out individually. Not even the smallest residue should remain! For a dandelion, for example, one piece of root is enough to sprout again.
