What is the best way to keep weeds out of my vegetable garden?
Weeds…unpleasant to every gardener. They’ll be your most time-consuming challenge no matter the size of your garden space. The trick is to stay on top of them, weeding as often as you water. Simply pull out emerging weeds with your hands or a small garden spade. A 2 in. layer of shredded wood mulch will help control weeds while conserving moisture for your veggies and herbs. Black plastic will also control weeds but can be difficult to use and is not enviornmentally friendly. Use extreme care with herbicides, anything that will kill a weed can also kill your plants. If you choose this method, do not apply any weed killers within two weeks of harvesting.
