ORONO, Maine, Sept. 10 -- University of Maine issued the following news release:
Manjot Kaur Sidhu, University of Maine
As late summer fades into early autumn, garden care shifts from active harvesting to preparation and planning for the next growing season. Weeds can feel like an overwhelming management task as the summer species burst into flower and spread seeds.
However, late summer and early fall is the single best time for weed control that lasts year-round. What gardeners do at this time of year will determine how clean, productive and manageable their garden beds will be when spring arrives.
As a professor of horticulture who is involved in teaching gardening skills to commercial gardeners and homeowners, here's what I recommen...