: Avoid tilling your soil. It preserves the soil structure and prevents dormant weed seeds from surfacing.
: Use "living mulch" like creeping thyme or sedum. These choke out weeds and reduce open soil.
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: Install a drip system with a timer. It delivers water directly to roots and prevents overwatering.