Hand-Weeding
The necessity of Hand-weeding is now obviated, in a considerable degree, by the general insertion of seeds in lines, and the occasional passing of the hoe between them. This only misses a few weds by the sides of plants that may readily be removed when thinning takes place; whereas, under the old system of sowing broadcast, whole seed beds of any description had to be Hand-weeded, to prevent the proper plants from becoming smothered. Hand-weeding gravel walks should be practised after a storm, if there are any weeds about, as they may then be easily pulled up and destroyed.