Conquering weeds in the yard and garden | INFORUM – INFORUM

Nothing in this world is certain, except death and taxes, according to Benjamin Franklin. Thats not entirely true. He left out weeds.

Anyone with a yard or garden knows that weeds are a near certainty. Plant it, and they will come; weeds, that is.

Weeds can take the fun out of gardening, if we let them get the upper hand in our vegetable gardens, landscapes and flower beds.

Weeds are a major challenge in lawns, landscapes and gardens. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor

But we can win the war on weeds, and the following tips can help.

Hoeing weeds when small is a key to control. Michael Vosburg / Forum Photo Editor

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Don Kinzler, a lifelong gardener, is the horticulturist with North Dakota State University Extension for Cass County. Readers can reach him at kinzlerd@casscountynd.gov or call 701-241-5707.

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