Better Weather: Start Your Spring Garden Prep ASAP

"As surely as the sun rises He will appear; He will come to us like the spring rains that water the earth." Hosea 6:3.

It's inevitable, just as winter and snow follow the warm sun of fall, spring bursts out all over our flower beds, ornamental shrubs and lawns. This week is shaping up to be a banner spring stretch of warm sun, gentle breezes and the hum of lawn mowers.

"It's turning into perfect weather to dedicate some time to the garden," said gardening sister Donna Martino.

Addressing a problem before it gets out of hand is key, especially when it comes to weeds in the garden, among the bri...