spring has finally sprung....

[goldenangel]

After only a week of finally getting above freezing  , I have some of my day lillies starting to come up.  With them showing signs of growth, the weeds can't be far behind.  Last year I had a huge problem with weeds.  I'm not even sure what type they were.  They are vine like with small green leaves that if I don't get to them soon enough they have small white or pink flowers.  They are tough little guys.  I can't seem to pull them fast enough.  I swear that if I pull them they are right back within hours.  Since these are mixed into my flower bed I have been cautious about applying weed killer.  I had enough last year that I am wanting to get to the bottom of this this year before they get out of control again this year.  Is there a safe product that I can use to stop or prevent the growth of unwanted weeds without hurting my plants?  I am open for suggestions.  I would rather not have to redo my flowerbed. 

[Mikey]

Some people use weed barriers, a fabric that blocks weeds and you poke a hole through it where you want a plant.  I've never used it.

I pull weeds too.  I find that if I pull them early, well before they set seed, I can reduce my work.  However, if I get lazy and let a few go to seed it seems like those seeds are viable for three or four years.......