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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Controlling Canada Thistle - Canada Thistle Identification And Control
Perhaps one of the most noxious weeds in the home garden, Canada thistle has a reputation for being impossible to get rid of. Canada thistle control is difficult but the following info may help.
By Heather Rhoades
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Cocklebur Control – Tips For Getting Rid Of Cocklebur Weeds
You take a simple nature walk only to discover hundreds of sharp, little burrs stuck in your pants, socks, and shoes. These nasty burrs from cocklebur are no doubt an intolerable nuisance. Learn about controlling cocklebur weeds in this article.
By Darcy Larum
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Killing White Clover - How To Control White Clover In Lawns And Gardens
White clover is a plant that is either loved or hated by the homeowner. Knowing how to control white clover in lawns and garden beds is helpful. Get more info in this article and get ahead of this weed.
By Heather Rhoades
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Myrtle Spurge Control: Managing Myrtle Spurge Weeds In Gardens
What is myrtle spurge? It's a kind of weed bearing the scientific name of Euphorbia myrsinites. Myrtle spurge plants are very invasive and managing myrtle spurge weeds is not easy. Click here for information about methods of myrtle spurge control.
By Teo Spengler
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Scarlet Pimpernel Control: Tips For Scarlet Pimpernel Weeds
The British sometimes refer to scarlet pimpernel as the poor man's weather-glass because the flowers close when the sky is overcast, but there is nothing quaint about the plant's invasive potential. Find out about scarlet pimpernel control in this article.
By Jackie Carroll
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False Dandelion Info – Is Cat’s Ear A Weed Or Suitable For Gardens
Cat's ear is a common flowering weed that is often mistaken for a dandelion. Most often appearing in disturbed areas, it will also appear in lawns. Learn more about recognizing cat's ear flowers and controlling the plant in the following article.
By Liz Baessler
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Managing Skeletonweed: Tips For Killing Skeletonweed In Gardens
Skeletonweed is listed as invasive in many states. Since it is so persistent, the question is how to control skeletonweed? Find out here.
By Amy Grant
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Why You Should Never Burn Poison Ivy
Learn why it’s dangerous and unwise to burn the dreaded poison ivy.
By Susan Albert
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Identifying Sand Bittercress - Growing Conditions For Small-Flowered Bittercress
Small-flowered bittercress, also known as sand bittercress, is a plant native to North America. Click here for more info about this plant.
By Amy Grant
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Newspaper For Weeds - Does Newspaper Kill Weeds?
Recycle newspaper while cutting down on your weeding time. It will not only prevent new weeds, but will nourish your soil as it breaks down.
By Becca Badgett
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How To Prevent Weeds In New Grass
Some of the weeds that pop up in your newly planted lawn could have come from seed mixed in with your grass seed. Read on for more.
By Amy Grant
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Invasive Autumn Olive Identification And Elimination
Noxious weeds and invasive species of certain plants can serve as a constant “thorn” in the sides of gardeners. Learn to identify Autumn Olive berries before they take over.
By Tonya Barnett
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Common Types Of Weeds With Purple Flowers
What weeds have purple flowers? Click here to learn about some common purple flowering weeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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Identify Common Weeds With White Flowers
What are some weeds with white flowers? Click here for the most common types of white flowering weeds.
By Tonya Barnett
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Identify Common Types Of Thistle Weeds
Click here to learn about some of the invasive types of thistle weeds as well as how to identify them.
By Laura Miller
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What Is Rough Bluegrass: Is Rough Bluegrass A Weed
Rough bluegrass is sometimes used as turfgrass. Mostly it is a weed, an unwanted grass in the lawn we want gone. Learn how to get rid of it here.
By Becca Badgett
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Winter Grass Control – Tips For Managing Winter Grass
Winter grass is an unsightly, clumping weed that can turn a beautiful lawn into an ugly mess very quickly. The grass is a huge problem across Australia and much of Europe. It is also bothersome in the U.S., where it is known as annual bluegrass or poa. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer

