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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What Is Arrowgrass – Seaside Arrowgrass Management
What is arrowgrass? Known by many other names, seaside arrowgrass being one, it is an aquatic or semi-aquatic plant that grows wild across much of southern Canada and the Northern U.S. To learn about identifying this plant along with tips on seaside arrowgrass management click the following.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Weeds Tell About Your Landscape
Getting familiar with weeds can help you improve growing conditions in your garden. So what do weeds tell you about your soil? Learn about weed soil indicators and soil conditions for weeds in the article that follows.
By Mary H. Dyer
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Crabgrass Control - How To Kill Crabgrass
Crabgrass is a frustrating and difficult to control weed that is frequently found in lawns. Getting rid of crabgrass completely is next to impossible, but this article can help. Click here for more info.
By Heather Rhoades
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Learn More About Burr Medic And Its Control
If your lawn is filled with prickly burrs, you likely have burr weeds. With a little vigilance, however, it is possible to control burr medic and improve the health of your lawn. Learn more in this article.
By Nikki Tilley
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Is Glyphosate Dangerous? Information On Glyphosate Use
Glyphosate is one of the most widely used herbicides in the U.S., but is it safe? There is much debate about glyphosate dangers in the garden, our environment, wildlife, and even us. Find out about the safety of glyphosate herbicide in this article.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Is Thorny Olive Invasive – Learn How To Control Thorny Olive Plants
Thorny olive control can be difficult because of the long, sharp thorns that sprout from its branches, and because of the spread of seeds from its fruit. Click here to learn more facts on Elaeagnus pungens and how to control thorny olive plants.
By Liz Baessler
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Broadleaf Signalgrass Weeds - Learn About Signalgrass Control
Broadleaf signalgrass is a warm season weed that shows up nearly anywhere. It is similar to crabgrass and just as invasive. Learn how to control signalgrass in this article. Click here for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Identification And Treatment Of Locoweed - Tips On Controlling Locoweed
What is locoweed? The pest plant is a native weed found across the southwestern U.S. It is important to know how to identify and control locoweed in ranching areas. Read this article for more info.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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What Is Poison Parsley: Tips For Poison Hemlock Identification And Control
Conium maculatum isn?t the kind of parsley you want in your cooking, but a deadly wild herb. Learn to identify poison parsley in your yard as well as information on poison hemlock control so you can protect your family and pets. Click this article to learn more.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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Knapweed Control: Getting Rid Of Different Types Of Knapweed
Gardeners are ever at the ready, waiting for an attack from the newest noxious weed - knapweed is no exception. Knapweed removal can be time consuming and frustrating, but this article can help.
By Kristi Waterworth
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Velvetleaf Weeds: Tips For Controlling Velvetleaf Plants
Velvetleaf weeds, also known as buttonweed, wild cotton, butterprint and Indian mallow, are native to Southern Asia. These invasive plants wreak havoc in crops, roadsides, disturbed areas and pastures. Click here to learn more.
By Mary H. Dyer
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What Is Hawkweed: Tips For Controlling Hawkweed Plants
What is hawkweed? This relative of chicory is a fast spreading plant that is considered a pest. Thus, hawkweed control is paramount. This article will provide tips on how to get rid of hawkweeds.
By Bonnie L. Grant
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How To Get Rid Of Nightshade
If you want to know how to get rid of nightshade, you need to remember that it can be difficult but it is not impossible. Use the info found in this article to get rid of nightshade in the garden.
By Kathee Mierzejewski
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Controlling Japanese Knotweed - Get Rid Of Japanese Knotweed
Though Japanese knotweed plant looks like bamboo, it is not a bamboo. But while it may not be a true bamboo, it still acts like bamboo. Japanese knotweed can be very invasive. Learn about its control here.
By Heather Rhoades
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Cruciferous Weed Information: What Are Cruciferous Weeds
Not all weed control products or herbicides work the same way on every weed. The more you know about a specific weed, the easier it will be to choose the correct method of control. In this article, we will specifically discuss weedy cruciferous plants.
By Darcy Larum
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Asystasia Chinese Violet Control: Information On Chinese Violet Growing Conditions
Did you know that some plants are so invasive that there are government agencies created specifically to control them? Chinese violet weed is just such a plant. Learn more about controlling Chinese violet here.
By Gardening Know How
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Controlling Lespedeza: Tips For Getting Rid Of Lespedeza Clover
No one likes to combat weeds in their grass, and common lespedeza is a persistent weed that competes with your grass for nutrients late in the summer. Find out about its control in this article.
By Susan Patterson

