10 Ways to Naturally Get Rid of Dandelions and Other Garden Weeds

3. Lay Down the Law…Or Some Cardboard

Of course you can buy commercial weed barriers to help keep growth out of places you don’t want it. But know what works just as well (or better) than weed fabric? Cardboard! Simply it down and cover it with mulch, and it can be effective for years. You can also use newspaper (hello, junk mail!).