Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party.

So you think that winter is a time for gardeners to sit back, relax, order some seeds and plan for the spring planting, summer beauty, and fall bounty? Think again. Winter is actually a great time to ...