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cides," Graper said.
• The benefit of this he explained is the fact that some perennial plants, like asparagus are much more sensitive to the cold, so the tops will probably die before common weeds are significantly damaged by a frost. This gives gardeners additional time to treat with glyphosate herbicide to control the perennial grasses and thistles that may have gotten

Fall is the best time to control broadleaf

into the bed. Gardeners can also treat the border area to reduce the chance of weeds moving into the patch.
• If you are considering starting a new vegetable or flower garden, Graper said fall is the best time to get rid of many of the perennial weeds because you can spray the whole area and not worry about damaging garden plants.
• "It takes longer for herbicides to work with the cooler weather, so wait at least a

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