Weeding is really a matter of attitude. I prefer to look at weeds as companion plants. For example, I have two rows of purple hull peas which will be ready to pick this week. They really look pretty because I've removed their companion plants using a mower and weedeater on the outside (high beds) and the two finger foxtrot on the rest. The problem is if they look good to me I can only imagine what they look like to the two deer that visit my garden on a regular basis. I don't mind sharing. If they'll let me pick the peas, I'll gladly let them have the vines; but I don't think that's the way it's going to work.
My only hope may be outside negotiation.
