Weed without strain with spring timing

Waiting until the soil is a bit wet after a light rain can make weeding a breeze. “Everything relaxes in a damp garden,” says Cosgrove. “The soil loosens and roots will let go more easily when you pull them. It’s also the ideal time for transplanting—when roots lift out of the ground more easily, they remain intact and will quickly spread out to reestablish the plant in its new home.”