I was doing some weeding in my garden and started to wonder about the timing. Is it a good idea to wait a bit longer in the season before weeding, especially to see if some of the plants that pop up are ones I've intentionally planted? What do others do?
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Yes, if I’m unsure about a weed, I leave it to grow. If it's native and attracts pollinators, it’s welcome! My shaded area is full of dandelions and daisies, which I think is great.
Yeah, I definitely wait! I've got a shrub that's about 3 feet tall and I'm just curious to see what it turns into before making any decisions.
Honestly, I've been too busy dealing with horsetail breaking through the pavement to worry about the easier weeds! I just pull out the shallow-rooted ones while I pass by but let the rest grow for now.
Haha, good luck with that! Horsetail can be such a pain.