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Managing Noxious Weeds: Top 10 Things to Consider

1.) Early Identification: Learn to identify recognize weeds and take action.
2.) Regular Monitoring: Consistently check your property to catch and manage new weed species.
3.) Understand Weed Biology: Get to know the life cycles of common weeds.
4.) Integrated Weed Management: Combine methods of management for best results.
5.) Prevention Strategies: Use weed-free materials for landscaping and avoid disturbance.
6.) Proper Disposal: Safely dispose of noxious weeds, flowers and seeds by bagging them.
7.) Promote Healthy Soil: Get to know the soil on your property and learn ways to conserve it.
8.) Encourage Healthy Plant Communities: Select plant species that support the ecosystem and can outcompete weeds.
9.) Limit Soil Disturbance: Avoid all unnecessary disturbance to soils that facilitates weed germination, establishment and spread.
10.) Barrier Installations: Use physical barriers such as fabric or other mulches, considering firewise guidelines, to prevent weeds from reaching the surface.

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