Weed Control & Weed Removal Melbourne

Weed control and removal isn’t usually a one size fits all solution, and the most suitable approach we recommend will vary based on your preference and what suits your garden.

At Kei Metric, we offer hand removal or mechanical slashing, with the option of herbicide application after removal.

Our Weed Control & Weed Removal Options

Hand pulling from the root
This method is best suited for smaller areas, or where the ground covering is not soil (eg. pebble garden beds or mulched garden beds).

Mechanical/Manual slashing to the root
This method is more effective in tackling large areas, but it does leave the root systems remaining in the ground and we recommend herbicide application to follow up.

Herbicide Treatment
We always recommend herbicide treatment after weed removal, as the removal disturbs the soil and can expose buried or dormant seeds to the right conditions to start growing.

We offer this as an add-on, as herbicide treatment may not always be the right fit for your garden needs or preference.

If herbicide application is the right fit, we use commercial-grade selective herbicides for targeted treatment with minimal impact on surrounding plants. The product breaks down within three weeks and does not remain in the soil.

For safety reasons, we do not recommend herbicide application where there will be potential exposure to pregnant individuals, young children or pets.

Do you only offer hand pulling for smaller areas?

It depends on what you’d like to do and the areas needing attention. Hand pulling weed removal can be done for a larger area where time and complexity will be factored into the cost.

I don’t want chemicals, what are my options for larger areas?

Another option would be the Botanical Method, slashing to the root every two weeks to prevent regeneration of leaves which slowly starves the root system of energy, killing it eventually.

What’s the longer term solution?

We recommend chemical barrier application (eg. Barricade) which forms a thin film over the surface to prevent seeds from germinating. However, effectiveness can be limited if used on mulch where constant movement disrupts the protective layer.

Keep in Mind

Weeds will always find a way to germinate. While prevention methods will help significantly to keep things under control, no method is 100% effective and there always needs to be a prevention plan to keep your garden weed-free after a reset. This generally means regular maintenance of keeping on top of the weed situation whether you choose to do it yourself or have it done professionally.