Use these easy steps to control weeds in your garden. Late spring is when most gardens get their first surge of weeds. I know mine has. But, there are ways to deal with these annoying unwelcome guests that will not get the best of you or your hands.

• Carefully pull the weeds straight up
• Mulching reduces weeds
• For determined weeds, cut off the tops so they don’t go to seed
• Plant shrubs and perennials closely to shade out weeds
• Spray weeds with white vinegar and let the sun take them out