It is mistaken for a flower, but it is a weed.  Better get rid of him.  It weakens plants and grows rapidly

It is mistaken for a flower, but it is a weed. Better get rid of him. It weakens plants and grows rapidly

Although it looks very nice and has small blue flowers, it is a weed that can threaten our plants in the garden. How to recognize him? We suggest how to prevent the growth of weeds on our plot.

they grow fast and spread just as fast. They can be harmful to flowers and plants grown in the garden. Weeds are usually easy to recognize, but there is one plant species that can be confusing to novice gardeners. It looks like a flower, but it is not at all.

It has beautiful blue flowers. Not everyone knows that it is a noxious weed

The speedwell looks cute and attractive. It is a perennial and is characterized by small blue flowers arranged on a thin stem and gathered in top clusters. Green, hairy and notched leaves grow along the stem. Speedwell is an annual plant. It grows up to 30 centimeters in height and spreads quickly in the garden. This perennial is a weed that grows over most of Poland, except for fields located high in the mountains. It blooms from April to May. The fruits of this flower have capsules, and one contains up to 100 seeds that are dispersed with the wind.

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Have you noticed a field speedwell in the garden? Better act now because this weed is spreading fast

Field speedwell can be really problematic and if you notice its presence in the field or garden, you should act quickly, because it is a strong and persistent plant that is difficult to get rid of. It also poses a threat to garden plants – it weakens them, takes nutrients from the soil and can even infect them with fungal diseases. When we see the presence of speedwell, it should be uprooted as soon as possible to prevent regrowth. To avoid overgrowth in the beds, it is worth using a mulch that will limit their growth. We can lay the ground with straw, pine needles, bark or agrotextile bought in a garden store, which will effectively inhibit the growth of weeds.

Source: Gazeta

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