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June 13 is National Weed Your Garden Day

Posted at 12:00 AM, Jun 13, 2016
and last updated 2016-06-13 08:57:41-04

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. - Summer is nearly here and it's a beautiful season to have your garden looking right! It's maintenance you can start today by celebrating "National Weed Your Garden day."

National Weed Your Garden Day is celebrated annually on June 13. You can easily participate by setting aside five to 10 minutes to spend in your garden while also brushing up on some knowledge to keep your garden green.

As provided by Nationalcalendar.com, here are a list of tips to reduce weeds in your garden:

Cover the soil along rows and between plants with mulch.

  • Make sure to keep all weeds away from young plants.
  • It is okay to plant your plants closely together to leave less room for weed growth.
  • Have soil weed-free before planting.
  • Make sure you do not let any of the weeds flower out.
  • Keep the edges