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Weeding isn’t the most fun summer activity, but you’ll do a lot of long-term good by getting rid of as many weeds as possible before they produce seed or spread any farther. The fastest way to get rid ...

Older woman in brightly colored sweater weeding the garden - Solstock/Getty Images Gardening is an exceptionally rewarding pastime. From germinating seeds and nurturing young plants to watching in awe ...

The first week of March may roar in with cold weather but the soft bleating of opening buds will be waiting at the end of this month. The challenge is how to start the early spring garden chores such ...

In the spring and early summer, when my garden plants are still young and barely popping out of the soil, it’s hard to distinguish between the plants and the weeds. I was just out in the garden ...

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To grow a thriving vegetable garden, effectively managing weeds is a must. Reducing weed issues in new or established veggie beds often requires a mix of tactics and persistence. By using the ...

Q: I have these winter weeds in my flower beds [the reader sent a photo]. They are throughout the mulch. Is there anything that can be sprayed that will not hurt spring flowers, roses and peonies? A: ...

In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.