What can I use to kill all weeds in a flower bed that I’m going to replant in the spring?

Question

I had been unable to tend my flower bed for 3 years (health problems). It was completely overgrown with weeds, of course. A friend cleared it for me, tearing out all the weeds, roots & all (we thought). Now, little ‘weedettes’ are reappearing.
I’d like to know what I could use to kill the weeds until I replant this flower bed in the spring.
Thank You,
Carolyn Sue Lee

Answer 1

This sounds like the perfect opportunity to "solarize" your soil!

Here is an article that will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/projects/how-to-solarize-garden-beds-to-eliminate-garden-pests-in-the-soil.htm