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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Yellow Sweetclover Management – Controlling Yellow Sweetclover Plants
Yellow sweetclover is neither a true clover nor especially sweet. Is yellow sweetclover a weed? Sometimes. Click this article for more information on why yellow sweetclover is considered a weed in some areas and tips on yellow sweetclover management.
By Teo Spengler
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Using Alcohol As Herbicide: Killing Weeds With Rubbing Alcohol
With increasing information available online regarding the harmful effects of weed killers, growers are left searching for other solutions. However, some suggested methods for killing weeds may do more harm than good. Learn about using alcohol as herbicide in this article.
By Tonya Barnett
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Protecting Native Plants From Weeds – How To Control Native Garden Weeds
Weeds will plague any garden patch and the native garden is no exception. Non-native weeds are the worst, but even indigenous species bully their way into the garden bed. Click here for tips on how to control native garden weeds in your landscape.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Pigweed – Learn About Pigweed Plant Uses
Using pigweed plants in the kitchen is one way to manage this plant that many gardeners call a pest or a weed. Common throughout the U.S., pigweed is edible from its leaves and stems down to its small seeds. Learn more about pigweed as food in this article.
By Mary Ellen Ellis
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Can You Eat Lambsquarters Leaves – How To Use Lambsquarters Plants
Have you wondered what in the world you can do with that gigantic pile of weeds you just pulled from your garden? You might be surprised to learn that some of them, including lambsquarters, are edible. Learn more about eating lambsquarters plants here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Berm Weed Control – Learn About Killing Weeds On Berms
Beautiful gardens and well-groomed lawns can be labor intensive, but the suppression of unwanted weeds can be quite the undertaking, too. Luckily, there are several options when for removal of troublesome weeds, including berm weed control. Learn more here.
By Tonya Barnett
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Is Japanese Knotweed Edible: Tips For Eating Japanese Knotweed Plants
Japanese knotweed has a reputation as an aggressive, noxious weed, and it’s well-deserved because it can grow 3 feet (1 m.) every month, sending roots up to 10 feet (3 m.) into the earth. However, this plant isn’t all bad because certain parts of it are edible. Learn more here.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Eating Ground Ivy: Is Creeping Charlie Edible
A bane to some gardeners, creeping Charlie can, indeed, infiltrate the landscape becoming impossible to eradicate. But what if eating creeping Charlie was an option? Would it be any more palatable in the landscape? Click here to find out if you can eat creeping Charlie plants.
By Amy Grant
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Can You Eat Chickweed – Herbal Use Of Chickweed Plants
Chickweed is often viewed as a pesky weed that needs to be eliminates from the garden, but it has some redeeming qualities that may cause a gardener to think twice.
By Darcy Larum
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Tips For Controlling Ragweed Plants
For an allergy sufferer, having your lawn or garden invaded by ragweed can be near torture. Controlling ragweed will help to keep your garden looking nice and alleviate allergy symptoms. Learn more here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Poa Annua Control - Poa Annua Grass Treatment For Lawns
Poa annua grass can cause problems in lawns. Reducing poa annua in lawns can be tricky, but it can be done. With tips from this article and a little persistence, poa annua control is possible.
By Heather Rhoades
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Tips For Spotted Spurge Control
Spotted spurge weed can quickly invade a lawn or garden bed and make a nuisance of itself. Using proper spotted spurge control is important. Use the tips from this article to help control this weed.
By Heather Rhoades
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Yellow Nutsedge Info - Learn About Yellow Nutsedge Control
Yellow nutsedge plants are also called earth almonds due to the tuber's similar flavor. While not on local restaurant menus yet, this weed has potential. If you're curious about those spiky, perennial weeds in your garden, then this article has more information.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Eliminate Dollar Weed - How To Kill Dollar Weed
Dollar weed,is a perennial weed that commonly pops up in moist lawns and gardens. This weed is often difficult to control once it becomes well established. Find out how to control it here.
By Nikki Tilley
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Invasive Plant Removal: Controlling Rampant Plants In The Garden
Not all of the plants in the garden are as well behaved as they should be. Sometimes they become rampant and take over the garden. Learn more about these annoying weeds here in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Stinkgrass Control - How To Get Rid Of Stinkgrass Weeds
Stinkgrass weeds are among the annual grasses that plague and pester lawn care gurus and vegetable gardeners alike during warm days. Read here to find information and tips for controlling stinkgrass weed.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Pennycress Weed Control – Tips On Managing Pennycress
Pennycress is oftentimes considered a weed. If the plant is not useful to you and is invading your land, learn how to control field pennycress by first identifying the plant and then choosing your treatment. This article will help.
By Bonnie L. Grant

