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The Spring Weed Game in SF & Marin: How to Win Without Nuking Your Yard (Timing, Mulch, and Smart Maintenance)

By Bret de Zordo

Spring weeds in the Bay Area are not a vibe. One week you’ve got a tidy yard, and the next week you’re staring at a full-blown weed renaissance—oxalis, buttercup, sow thistle, chickweed, spurge—plus whatever mystery plant is auditioning for dominance in your gravel path. The usual response is panic: pull everything, spray something, or spend…

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