Pull weeds by hand when soil is moist
Use a hoe to cut weeds off at the soil line
Apply mulch to block sunlight
Cover bare soil with cardboard or newspaper
Pour boiling water directly on weeds
Spray weeds with vinegar on a sunny day
Use salt sparingly on cracks and paths only
Smother weeds with a tarp or black plastic
Plant dense ground cover to crowd out weeds
Mow or trim regularly to prevent seeding
Remove weeds before they flower and spread seeds
Keep garden edges and walkways clean
Water only the plants you want to keep
Use compost that is fully finished and weed-free
Rake up weed seedlings early
Repeat treatments as needed