In landscaping, maintenance is a crucial processes for the long term health of your plants. The most common aspect of maintenance is the removal of weeds, or more commonly known as weeding. Weeding is a mandatory activity as it prevents unwanted weeds from competing with your prized plants for sunlight, water, nutrients and space. It is recommended to carry out weeding as frequently as possible but not to overdo it each time. Having a minimal amount of weeds will help to retain the health of the eco-system.