Seedlings Sprouting Everywhere
A carpet of tiny weed seedlings popping up among your veggies or flowers means competition for resources is already fierce. Those tender shoots steal moisture and nutrients before your desired plants can even get established!
I find that tackling these micro-weeds with a gentle hand-hoe or by hand as soon as they emerge saves hours of back-breaking work later. Removing seedlings when the soil is moist and they come out easily helps you stay ahead of the game!