[Tilted Irish Kilt]

Hardens Hollow :" .. then the weeding begins. How do y’all manage all that work?"

In one word : "mulch" !
It impedes weeds sprouting, and development, smothers new weed seedlings
It retains moisture - less watering, fewer trips to the garden
Use whats available (and free) before you buy !
Mulch: rice hulls , buckwheat hulls, leaf litter, pine needles, straw ,
coccoa hulls, rinsed seaweed, pine bark , commercial fabric, cardboard , and newspapers, etc., etc.,...

[Hardens Hollow]

thanks, I like the free idea too. I’ll start collecting leaves each fall.