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For small patches, removing weeds by hand may be the most effective method. Hand pulling and hoeing are the oldest methods of weed control. Although they are labor intensive and often relatively ineffective for the control of perennial weeds, they typically cause minimal environmental impact.
The Placer County Master Gardeners are also Master Composters! They want to help you turn your organic materials into the best soil amendment on earth: compost!! Please check our events calendar on the home page for composting workshops coming up.
Email your question by completing the Ask A Gardening Question form. Simply complete our online form describing the help you need from us. Choose how you would like us to respond to your request (by email or phone).
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