Weeds
There are many types of garden weeds, making it difficult to know how to kill weeds, as not all methods work the same for all weed types. For this reason, we have attempted to make the task of weed control in lawns and gardens easier by providing tips on how to identify garden weeds. Once you know more about the common garden weeds found in the landscape, you’ll have a better idea on how to kill weeds that become bothersome. Whether it comes down to taking an organic approach or using a chemical method, our tips will alleviate future problems.
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June Is When Weeds Really Take Off – This Is the Best Way to Remove Them, Says a Pro GardenerThere are two simple tools that beat weed killer every time...
By Kayleigh Dray
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Should You Use Vinegar as a Weed Killer? 3 Things You Need to Know Before You Try This Popular RemedyIt’s often spoken about as some insider secret for weed control, but if you use vinegar as a weed killer it could be a serious problem for soil health. Make sure you know the risks – your backyard may very well depend on it
By Tyler Schuster
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How to Keep Weeds from Growing Between Pavers – The Ultimate Trick for Weed-Free Paths and Patios so You Can Actually Enjoy Your Space This Summer Instead of Weeding ItPrevent weeds from taking over your patio or pathways with a simple project that even beginners can do.
By Kathleen Walters
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Are You Weeding At The Wrong Time? Pull Weeds at These 3 Crucial Moments This Month So You Don't Get Overrun in SummerDid you know there were good and bad times to do your weeding? These secret weeding windows could make or break the health of your yard this summer
By Tyler Schuster
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I Tried the 3 Most Popular DIY Weed Killers – Here’s What Actually Worked And How Best to Use ThemKeeping weeds at bay without the use of harsh chemicals is good for you and the environment. But not every natural weed control method is made equal.
By Teo Spengler
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What Are Herbicides? Types of Herbicides Explained and Tips for Safe Usage in Home GardensThere are times when the only way to get rid of a stubborn weed is to treat it with an herbicide. Learn what herbicides are and how to use safely.
By Tyler Schuster
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One Dandelion Can Sprout Thousands of New Weeds – Here's the Most Effective (and Eco-Friendly) Way to Stop ThemEvery dandelion in your yard has the potential to produce over 30,000 new weeds. I've discovered the best tool to get rid of them without breaking your back.
By Laura Walters
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Did You Know You Have a Birth Month Weed? Here’s the Surprising Trait It Reveals About YouFrom dandelions to clover, these common weeds are tougher than they look – and your birth month match might just reveal why you are too.
By Kayleigh Dray
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Should You Use Pre-Emergent Herbicide? When to Use It and When to Skip ItPre-emergent herbicides are a powerful tool for weed-free lawns and gardens, but need to be considered thoughtfully. Learn about when and how to use them.
By Tyler Schuster
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Are You Sabotaging Your Soil Health? 5 Disadvantages of Landscape Fabric That Might Make You ReconsiderDon't accidentally ruin your garden by falling for the lure of a product that eliminates weeds forever. Landscape fabric can be incredibly damaging.
By Kathleen Walters
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This Cheery Yellow Flower That Emerges in Early Spring May Look Cute, But It’s Highly Invasive – How to Identify & Remove Lesser CelandineDon't be fooled by the bright and happy blooms on this invasive plant. Lesser celandine has no place in your garden.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Ram Board May Be the Ultimate Eco-Friendly Alternative to Landscape Fabric – It Kept My Weeds Under Control All Season LongJust finished a home renovation and now you have a bunch of Ram Board leftover? Turn that heavy-duty paper into an eco-friendly weed barrier for your garden.
By Laura Walters
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There’s a Small Window to Stop Crabgrass Before It Starts Growing – Here’s the Exact Moment to ActCrabgrass can quickly take over your lawn and is tough to battle once it gets going. Find out the best time to apply pre-emergent so it can't take hold.
By Teo Spengler
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The 3 Sneaky Weeds Setting Thousands of Seeds in Your Garden Right Now – and How to Stop Them FastYour garden might look pretty quiet, but these aggressive weeds are stealthily growing and dropping thousands of seeds into your soil. Here’s what to do now to dodge a massive problem in spring
By Tyler Schuster
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This Easy Winter Weed-Killing Hack Stops Unwanted Plants Springing Back in the New YearWinter weeds are never far away, but they are also some of the easiest to tackle. Make a few moments to try this easy winter weed killer for fewer problems in spring
By Teo Spengler
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What Weeds Are Really Trying to Tell You About Your Soil – How These 11 Wild Garden Guests Can Help You Assess and Improve Your YardThey might seem like a nuisance, but don't underestimate the importance of weeds as a soil indicator. Here’s what 11 common garden weeds can tell you about your soil – and what to do next
By Teo Spengler
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Neighbor’s Weeds Taking Over Your Garden? A Lawyer Shares Expert Tips on How to Talk to Neighbors & What You Can (and Can't) DoWe all want to get along with our neighbors, but what if their weeds are creeping into your pristine beds? Here's how to handle a potentially prickly situation.
By Teo Spengler

