#9. Never Let Weeds Go to Seed

There’s a dormant seed reservoir lurking in your garden soil. These seeds can remain viable for years, even decades, patiently waiting for the right conditions to sprout.

Preventing weeds from going to seed interrupts their reproductive cycle, significantly reducing the number of seeds that can germinate and grow in the future. This proactive approach minimizes the weed seed bank in the soil, leading to fewer weed problems over time.

To keep your garden free of weeds, it’s essential to prevent them from going to seed. Even if you’re busy, simply removing any budding flowers or seed heads from weeds can make a significant impact.

You can easily do this by hand or with garden snips. If you’re starting fresh in a new garden area, you can reduce the seed bank by tilling the soil, watering it, and allowing any dormant seeds to germinate.