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?

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.

Like weeds with purple flowers, weeds with white flowers are a mixed bag. Some can be beneficial, but others are not ideal for growing in your yard due to their invasiveness, toxicity, or ...

Weeds have long been villainized in the garden, seen as problem plants that grow where they are not wanted. In recent years, however, there has been a growing acceptance that tolerating less ...

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 ...

“I am struggling to keep up with the weeds in my garden. Is there a difference between a weed and a garden plant?” The staff at the Chicago Botanic Garden is also dealing with a robust weed population ...

Description: The county weed project will help youth learn about various weeds in a safe manner. Youth are encouraged to be careful when collecting samples. Option A: Collect and mount 1 weed specimen ...

North Dakota State University researchers have received a grant to demonstrate the use of electronic sensors to identify weed infestations in cropland remotely. The project will identify which weeds ...

Purdue Extension in Noble and Whitley Counties will offer a private applicator recertification program (PARP) to local producers Dec. 7, 2022. The program will focus on weed identification and ...