Weeds pose a special threat this time of year. They are going to seed. Imagine, some can drop hundreds of thousands of seeds, right in your garden. According to Cooperative Extension's Amy Ivy, it's smart and efficient to just cut down the annuals, like pig weed, now. That will stop them from seeding the garden, and won't disturb the soil as pulling them up would. Do pull the grasses; their roots are a problem. But as with other pests, the first step is to identify the problem accurately. [full story]