1.   Mulch plants each spring with straw to conserve moisture and keep weeds in check.

2.   A plastic cover is placed over the topsoil to keep weeds to a minimum.

3.   But around the turn of the century, even while farmers worked to keep weeds out of their crops, a weed was poised to take over the throne.

4.   Mulch also helps soil retain moisture and keeps the weeds at bay.

5.   New lawns need consistent moisture to build the thick web of roots that keep weeds under control.

6.   Pre-emergents keep weeds from sprouting.

7.   The fabric comes in a roll and is spread to create a barrier between the ground and sand bed that will keep weeds from growing up between the stones.

8.   The mulch also keeps weeds under control.

9.   This also helps keep weeds under control.

10.   This will keep weeds from growing.