It is amazing how the weeds can keep growing with the ground being so hot and dry. If you try to pull them they will just break off at the ground leaving the roots behind to grow an even stronger weed! With a break in the weather, now is the time to attack those weeds. Weed killer (herbicide) will work best when the temperature is between 60-80 degrees. If it’s too cold or too hot, the herbicide will not be as effective. Also, hold off on watering the weedy areas for a day or two for the chemical to have time to work.
I will put weeds into 2 categories: grassy type and broad leaf weeds. Grassy type weeds are any weed that resembles a blade of grass. The broadleaf weeds are all the rest; like dandelions, clover, chickweed, etc. To kill the grassy weeds, Round-up works the best. For broadleaf weeds, I like to use Weed B Gone by Ortho. If you have both types of weeds, it is easiest to put both products in a concentrated form into a sprayer and mix with water. This way you are attacking all types of weeds at the same time. Be careful to not let the spray drift onto plants you want to keep.
It’s time to think seriously about garden chores. I’m going to give you a list and you can prioritize which ones apply to you.
