I manage weeds with a three step process: clear, cultivate, and cover (then repeat the last two). First, I clear the block of all perennials (usually by solarization or occultation). Once the block or bed is cleared, I keep it cleared by alternating between cultivation and covering. Cultivation involved lightly working the top half inch of soil to kill any emerging weeds before they get established. Once the beds is free of emerging annual weeds for the season, I will either cover crop or use mu