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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Katie Mortram

7 mistakes you’re making when pulling weeds

A gloved hand removing a weed from the soil

Weeds are the ultimate pest when it comes to lawn care. These invasive plants can crop up in all kinds of spaces, from the cracks in between patio slabs, to the flowerbeds, to slap-bang in the middle of your lawn. 

Being so hardy and aggressive, weeds can do some serious damage to any nearby grass or foliage — hogging all of the necessary nutrients in the soil as they grow. So it’s safe to say, you should deal with any weeds in your yard as soon as you can, whether that means learning how to get rid of crabgrass or how to get rid of dandelions.  

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