In our pervious blog “Noxious weeds-what are they? Are they a nuisance or serious problem?”, we talked about noxious weeds, the problems they can cause, and ways they can be controlled. Of course, the best solution is to never let them get started in the first place. A healthy stand will provide competition, eliminating the opportunity for noxious weeds to move in. It is critical to start with healthy, clean seed.