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How to Use Preen Organic

Preen Organic Weed Preventer is an organic product designed to prevent the growth of weeds in herb, vegetable, flower and fruit gardens without the use of toxic chemicals. Using Preen Organic Weed Preventer properly lessens weed growth in your garden landscaped area, according to its manufacturer, the Lebanon Seaboard Corp. The process for using Preen Organic entails a little work, but is relatively simple to follow.

Things You'll Need

  • Rake
  • Garden hose
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Instructions

  1. Applying Preen Organic

    • 1

      Pull out any existing weeds by hand in the area you wish to apply the Preen Organic Weed Preventer. Preen Organic kills only weed seeds, and will not affect full grown weeds.

    • 2

      Sprinkle the Preen Organic Weed Preventer by hand over the soil. Cover the area in a ratio of 5 lbs. of Preen Organic per 250 square feet of soil.

    • 3

      Using a garden rake, rake over the soil lightly to help mix in the Preen Organic material. Water the area with a garden hose. Allow the water to saturate 1 to 2 inches into the soil before turning off the hose.

    • 4

      Allow the area to sit for two to three days. It may be necessary to repeat steps 1 through 3 if it rains heavily after application of the Preen Organic Weed Preventer.

    • 5

      Repeat steps 1 through 4 every 4 to 6 weeks to ensure weed growth is prevented during the growing season. Wait until any new vegetables sprout leaves and obtain a height of at least 2 inches before applying Preen Organic nearby.