In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.

Spring is on the horizon, and we welcome the warmth and sunshine that it brings to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the ...

For anyone battling weeds in their lawns, chemical sprays may seem like the obvious first choice. Although herbicides can be extremely effective weed control, they are the final step in a well-rounded ...

When it comes to backyard weeds, one gardener’s enemy might be another’s wildflower patch. Many so-called weeds provide ...

Learn how to identify weeds and keep them out of your garden. Learn how to identify weeds and what to do about them. This episode of Year-Round Gardening shows you how to recognize dandelions, wood ...

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When winter comes, most plants and many grasses go dormant. It's like they are taking a break. And while it is easy to assume you can also relax and skip yard care for a while, it is rarely true. The ...

Cutting grass too short weakens it. Longer grass grows stronger and thicker and crowds out weeds. Weed seeds can’t germinate easily since they don’t get much light. Established weeds have a tougher ...

“There are a few thin areas in my lawn, and I am seeing a grassy weed starting to take over. The leaf blades are wider and lighter green in color than the bluegrass. What is this weed, and what can I ...

Doctors don’t prescribe treatment without first diagnosing the ailment. Weed control should work the same way. Identify the weeds that torment your fields and map their locations to avoid blanket ...