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Organic Pre-Emergent Weed Control: Corn Gluten Meal Marginally Effective

No highly effective organic pre-emergent exists for Georgia conditions. Corn gluten meal is sold as a pre-emergent but works poorly here. The best weed prevention is a thick, healthy lawn.

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