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.

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?

“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 ...

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 ...

Known for its long emergence, rapid growth, prolific seed production and ability to develop resistance to herbicides, Palmer amaranth can be a farmer’s worst enemy. Until about a decade ago, Palmer ...

After realizing I couldn’t name most of the plants in my neighborhood, I downloaded a plant identification app. It was a great way to connect with my surroundings. “Plant identification starts when we ...

Every year when spring officially arrives, people spend more time in the great outdoors as the season gears up. Whether you’re looking for help identifying plants along your morning hike or designing ...

The potential for soybean losses due to uncontrolled weeds in the U.S. and Canada adds up to $17.2 billion annually. Getting a jump on controlling winter annual weeds is especially important to ...

Many plants and weeds can cause rashes. People with sensitive skin may experience skin irritation when touching plant matter without protective equipment, like gloves. Some plants are more likely to ...