Growing Purslane and Safe Weed Control in Flower Beds

Purslane (a portulaca) loves full sun. Water every 2–3 days until established, then it’s very drought-tolerant. Avoid frequent sprinkler hits—it prefers dry conditions. Flowers open only in daytime.

Weed control: No spray kills existing weeds without harming flowers. Pre-emergents like Preen prevent seed germination (apply at 50°F soil temp, carefully). “Over the Top” targets grasses but results vary. Best: mulch and hand-pull at 5:30 AM—it’s cooler and you’ll spot problems early.