Manual removal of weeds and preventative measures like autumn and spring soil treatment are crucial for effective weed control in gardens without the use of herbicides. Agronomists recommend focusing on consistent weeding and mulching techniques.

Weeds can be significantly reduced by removing large roots during autumn digging and repeating this process in the spring. Regular hoeing between rows to cut off small weeds is also beneficial.

Mulching, which involves covering the soil with natural materials, prevents weed development while retaining moisture and heat. Suitable mulching materials include dried lawn clippings, bark, coniferous or deciduous litter, and nutshells.

Avoid fresh sawdust, as it draws nitrogen from the soil. Pathways can be managed by covering them with sand, gravel, tiles, or moisture-permeable modern materials.

Dandelions, with their deep root systems, require manual removal with a shovel. These weeds should not be composted but removed entirely from the site. Pouring boiling water on the bushes or sprinkling salt on the remaining parts can also help.

Woodlice thrive in wet, acidic soils, indicating a need to deoxidize the soil. Reducing overwatering can help control their spread, and they should be removed from the site to prevent seed ripening.

Wheatgrass, particularly the rhizomatous type, spreads through root fragments, often exacerbated by cultivators and motor-blocks. Manual removal of plants and their roots during digging in spring and autumn is necessary.