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Lauren Bradbury

Can you kill weeds in autumn? Experts reveal that completing this task now could keep your garden weed-free next year

Weeds in between patio slabs.

Although you may be winding down your gardening antics now that autumn is here, you might still have a few pesky dandelions, nettles, or chickweed hanging around. And while you could leave them to take over your garden, it’s better to get rid of them as soon as possible. But can you kill weeds in autumn?

During the spring and summer months, killing weeds is almost like a full-time job. Most people spend their weekends trying to keep weeds out of flower beds and finding animal and plant-friendly ways to get rid of weeds naturally. But, sadly, weeds don’t just disappear as soon as summer does, and weeds can run wild in autumn - potentially damaging next year’s garden in the process.

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