How To Best Get Rid Of Weeds In A New Garden Bed

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How To Best Get Rid Of Weeds In A New Garden Bed

Tracy DiSabato-Aust (Garden Designer and Author) gives expert video advice on: What is the best way to get rid of weeds in a new garden bed?

What is the best way to get rid of weeds in a new garden bed?

For the best way to get rid of weeds in a new garden bed, this is the one time where I will often resort to chemicals. Most of my gardening is, I'd say, at least 98% organic, but I will use a non-selective herbicide such as Glyphosate, when I'm preparing a new area for myself, or for a client. It's important to control perennial weeds at the start because, often, we're putting in a huge amount of perennials, and we don't want competition with the perennial weeds. So, using this non-selective herbicide ensures that everything is killed from that area, and it has a very low residual effect once it comes in contact with the soil.