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Tom’s Guide
Technology
Katie Mortram

7 plants that prevent weeds in your yard

Creeping phlox plant cascading over a brick wall

Throughout the summer, weeds can prove problematic for any gardener. They pop up everywhere and anywhere, be it in between patio slabs or slap bang in the middle of your lawn. Wherever they sprout, weeds will hog the valuable nutrients in your soil as well as the sunlight from above, so any nearby plants will be at risk of smothering. Should one take root in your flowerbed, it can result in a lot of damage if not dealt with promptly. 

You can keep on top of such weeds by dealing with them individually, such as by learning how to get rid of crabgrass or how to get rid of dandelions. There’s also 7 ways to kill weeds naturally if you’re not a fan of chemicals. Alternatively, you can be more selective in what you grow, and opt for plants which will turn the tables on any weeds. That’s right, some plants can actually help prevent weed growth — we’ve listed 7 of them here. 

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