Remove couch grass

Dig out couch grass when you see it because not only will it be strengthening its underground roots for next year but will also run to flower and self-seed. Use a sharp trowel around clump forming plants. Soil softens when it gets wet so after rain is a good time for weeding as you can get under roots and lift them without them snapping.

Dig out and remove as much of the couch grass root system as you can