Vegetable Gardening in Mississippi Weed Control

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Weeds (plants growing out of place) are a serious garden problem. They rob vegetable plants of sunlight, water, and nutrients. They also provide hiding places for insects and serve as a source of vegetable diseases.

Weeds can kill a gardener’s enthusiasm, which can cause them to abandon the garden in midsummer. It is important to control weeds while they are small and before they get out of control.

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