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.
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30 types of weeds and how to ID them

Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to treat each.
It is the most wonderful time of the year — if you are a weed! I feel like I am growing an experimental test field for weeds, and they are being very, very successful. The heat and the rainfall are ...
Plantains (Plantago spp.), like the broadleaf plantain or buckhorn plantain, are some of the most common and persistent weeds found in lawns, gardens, and even growing through the cracks in sidewalks ...
There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?
Gardening is power. Did you know that some weeds we are always worried about in our yards and Gardens are actually good for you, and can be delicious if prepared properly? Be sure to identify the ...
Patience is important when battling weeds. Different species of these pesky plants can grow in almost any season. Once you eliminate one type of weed, it may feel like another type almost immediately ...
Plantain is a common garden weed with edible leaves and seeds. It may offer health benefits, such as improved digestion, enhanced wound healing, and lower inflammation. Share on Pinterest Known for ...