How to Beat Weeds in a No-Till Garden
Episode 7 min 32s

How to Beat Weeds in a No-Till Garden

  • No-till gardening improves soil health and plant strength but brings new challenges with weed control
  • Perennial weeds like bindweed and thistle need long-term strategies such as tarping to starve out their underground root systems
  • Fast-growing annual weeds spread quickly by seed, making early removal essential to prevent future infestations
  • Cover crops such as rye, oats, and wheat naturally block sunlight and suppress weeds while feeding your soil
  • Mulching with straw, wood chips, or crop residue shields the soil, stops weed seeds from sprouting, and builds long-term fertility

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