It’s been said that a weed is just a plant growing where you don’t want it to. Some are aggressive to the point of being invasive, while others have redeeming qualities you might want to consider ...

Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...

Control tactics: A dense, vigorous lawn is the best way to combat henbit. Mow the lawn at 3½ to 4 inches tall to promote ...

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 ...

Dealing with weeds in your lawn can feel like a never-ending battle, but with a little know-how, it’s totally manageable! Weeds come in all shapes and sizes, and while some might look harmless with ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.

URBANA — When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie, and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily ...

Second to sod webworms, the weed common lespedeza is causing them most lawn headaches right now. Common lespedeza is a warm-season annual weed with a low, mounding or clumping growth habit. It stands ...