Overgrown Garden-older Adults-clean Out To Renew Garden

Question

We have been unable to attend our garden and now it is out of control. We have a few good plants but most of it is weeds. Should we have someone dig up after we have saved the plants we want. The weeds reach to China!!

Answer 1

That might be the quickest option. After this, there will still be things that you might want to do. Treat the area with boiling water over a few days to get rid of any living stragglers. If you can, cover with a clear or black tarp or covering. Many people prefer clear, but black is a second option. These articles will explain in more detail:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/weeds/boiling-water-and-plants.htm