Digging out the roots can also work, but must be done with a fork to keep the roots intact, and the entire root system must be removed or it will return.

“Use a weeding tool or hand trowel to dig out roots completely,” Pierce suggests. “Then, regularly inspect and re-pull any regrowth to stay ahead of it.” Apply Natural Herbicides ...

Till the soil to get rid of winter annual weeds, dig out the roots of perennial weeds, and put down inorganic materials or organic mulch to smother summer annuals before they sprout.