Pull those weeds before they drop their seeds

The undersides of chamberbitter leaves are lined with seed capsules. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
The undersides of chamberbitter leaves are lined with seed capsules. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter

Gardening isn’t always about the pretty stuff. And today we need to discuss a less-than-glamourous topic: weeds in landscape beds.

With summer dragging on, you may have had to limit the time you spend working outside in the heat. Perhaps you decided to let a few things go, like pulling weeds. But several weed species likely enjoyed your absence and grew vigorously behind your back.

Now that temperat…