For cracks in paths, I use a weeding tool and boiling water carefully. For beds, mulch is the real answer. Bare soil invites weeds. Once I covered open soil, the number of weeds dropped a lot.
How do I stop weeds without spraying chemicals everywhere?
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I’m tired of pulling weeds every weekend, but I don’t want to spray the whole yard. What actually works for beds and pathways?
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Gardeners share non-chemical weed control methods using mulch, cardboard, edging and regular small maintenance.
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Pull weeds after rain when the ground is soft. You get more of the root, and it is much less frustrating. I do ten-minute passes instead of waiting until the yard is overwhelming. Small, regular weeding beats one miserable weekend.
For garden beds, cardboard under mulch works well. Wet the cardboard, overlap the edges, then add a thick layer of mulch. It will not stop every weed forever, but it gives you a huge head start and improves the soil as it breaks down.
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