Weeding is a constant chore in most yards. While some gardeners find it satisfying - maybe even meditative - many struggle to keep up with fast-growing weeds throughout the growing season. You might be surprised to learn that the most effective way to suppress weeds isn't chemical sprays or hours of hand-pulling - it's growing dense, vigorous species that naturally prevent unwanted plants from taking over.
As a gardening professional, I have spent years battling nettles, dandelions, and docks. But time and again, I've found that the best way to stop weeds is to grow spreading ground covers, shrubs and perennials that fill borders and outcompete unwelcome plants. Fortunately for us, many native North American plants excel at this.
