Weeds
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Phragmites: Native Vs. Invasive Varieties
Some phragmites, also known as common reeds, can be highly invasive. It’s good to know which ones to avoid and remove.
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Ammonium Soap As An Herbicide
Ammonium soap can be used as an alternative herbicide for gardeners looking to tackle weeds. We'll tell you all about it.
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Learn The Basics About The Weed Seed Bank In The Soil
Why do weeds keep sprouting in your garden, no matter how many times you pull them? The culprit is something called the weed seed bank.
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Conventional Weed Killers
Conventional, or chemical, weed killers should be used sparingly; however, when done correctly, this method of control can save endless hours spent in the lawn or garden. Find out more in this article.
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These Weeds That Spread By Seed Can Sprout After Years
Find out about weeds with long lasting seeds that can sprout and spread years later here.
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Goatscaping: A Green Way To Get Rid Of Weeds
If you've ever wondered if, and how, you can hire goats for grazing weed control, click here for everything you need to know.
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Grass Growing In Flower Bed: How To Kill Grass In Flower Beds
Grass can sometimes invade your flower beds, so try the strategies in this article for preventing and eliminating grassy weeds in your beds.
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Showy Rattlebox Control: Managing Showy Crotalaria In Landscapes
People make mistakes. Unfortunately, some of these mistakes can harm animals, plants, and our environment. One example is the introduction of non-native, invasive plants like the showy crotalaria. What is showy crotalaria? Click here for the answer.
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What Is Burning Nettle: Getting Rid Of Burning Nettle Plants
You've likely heard of stinging nettle, but what about its cousin, burning nettle? What is burning nettle, and what does burning nettle look like? Learn more about burning nettle plants in this article.
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Crabgrass Varieties: Information On Types Of Crabgrass Weeds
There are many different types of crabgrass. How many types of crabgrass are there? There are nearly 35 different species, depending upon whom you ask. Learn more about the most common forms of crabgrass in this article.
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Invasive Buckthorn – How To Get Rid Of Common Buckthorn Bushes
If you have noxious buckthorn plants growing in your yard, you may want to eliminate them. Click here to learn about buckthorn control.
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Purple Loosestrife Info - Tips For Purple Loosestrife Control
The purple loosestrife plant is an extremely invasive perennial. It has become a menace to the native plants where it chokes out the growth of all its competitors. This article has tips on how to control this weed.
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Invasive Native Plants – Can Native Plants Become Invasive
Not all exotic and non-native plants are invasive, and not all native plants are strictly non-invasive. It can be confusing, but even native plants can grow in such a way that they become problematic and invasive. Learn more about this here.
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Managing Henbanes – Black Henbane Weed Info And Growing Conditions
What is henbane? Henbane was introduced to North America from Europe. It has escaped cultivation since that time and is now found across most of the United States. Click here to learn more about this plant and its control.
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Hairy Galinsoga Control: Tips For Controlling Shaggy Soldier Weeds
Shaggy soldier weed plants are serious weed pests in many areas. Also known as Galinsoga weeds, they can reduce yield by up to half in row crops. Use the facts from this article so you can safely and successfully combat this tenacious weed.
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Hairy Bittercress Killer: Learn More About Control For Hairy Bittercress
Late winter and spring signal growth of all plants but especially weeds, like hairy bittercress weed. What is hairy bittercress? This article explains more as well as how to keep the weed under control.
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Is Hairy Bittercress Edible – Learn How To Use Hairy Bittercress Weeds
What you may not realize as you’re hoeing or pulling weeds, is that although it may look like just another stubborn invader, hairy bittercress actually has a pungent, peppery flavor and many uses in the kitchen. The entire plant is edible. Click here to learn more.
