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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.
The popular Weed Identification Field Guide is now available electronically as an e-book and, for the first time, downloadable on iPad. The publication is distributed by the Iowa Soybean Association ...
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 ...
Q: What is this weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? It is very aggressive. A: This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns ...
Maybe you have been telling yourself that you need to control the weeds in your lawn. That’s a worthy goal. Now is a good time to assess what weeds are there and whether they bother you enough to ...
Many weeds flourish in the long, warm days of spring and summer, but some weeds prefer the colder, wetter months. This is ...
According to Oklahoma State University, the world is home to an estimated 30,000 weed species. Of these weeds, over 4,800 cause considerable economic losses in the food, feed, and fiber production ...
Whether you view weeds as beneficial or problematic depends on your perspective and the goals you set for your lawn. Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, ...
Turfgrasses are emerging from their winter dormancy, turning green and growing once again — and so are warm-season weeds. As you get back into the habit of lawn maintenance this spring, think about ...