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 ...

Vinegar is a non-selective herbicide and can harm any vegetation it touches, including lawn grass. If you want to kill weeds in the lawn with an herbicide, use a selective herbicide instead. You can ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Nothing ruins the look of a perfectly curated garden more than weeds growing in your gravel. These persistent pests are determined to grow ...

Many early spring weeds are easy to pull up, preventing future growth. Avoid using herbicides on easily removable weeds and consider the environmental impact. Some weed killers can damage trees and ...

When it comes to treating weeds in a vegetable garden, you have to be careful of the methods you use so you don't harm the plants you want to keep, but still rid the soil of the nutrient-sucking ...

A solution of vinegar, salt, and soap sprayed on unwanted weeds will kill them, but it will also kill any other plants it comes in contact with.

I’m an avid organic gardener that loves the time I get to spend with my plants. Yet in late summer I do feel a strain as I deal with some of the intruders that crash my garden party. I’m referring to ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your vision of a perfect backyard might feature vibrant flower beds, a healthy lawn, and prolific ...

I’m often asked to identify plants with the question “Is this a weed?” Considering the question, is there really an entire category of evil plants, called weeds, with few, if any, redeeming qualities, ...