How to Beat Weeds in a No-Till Garden

How to Beat Weeds in a No-Till Garden

Update: 2025-09-27
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  • 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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How to Beat Weeds in a No-Till Garden

How to Beat Weeds in a No-Till Garden

Dr. Joseph Mercola