What is a weed? A weed is described as “a plant that can cause economic loss in a production unit.” Many gardeners and home landscape managers view a weed as a “plant growing out of place.” Still ...

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 ...

Two applications of a lawn weed killer (at properly spaced intervals) will generally provide better weed control than one.

Weed control, or lack thereof, has been a common topic discussed during many Course Consulting Service visits. It stands to reason that weed control would be an important issue following the rainfall ...

“There are a few thin areas in my lawn, and I am seeing a grassy weed starting to take over. The leaf blades are wider and lighter green in color than the bluegrass. What is this weed, and what can I ...

My dad has this grassy weed in the lawn that he refers to as "wire muhly." The roots run horizontally, and it's overtaking his yard. He's had the lawn reseeded twice, and this keeps coming back. The ...

Cutting grass too short weakens it. Longer grass grows stronger and thicker and crowds out weeds. Weed seeds can’t germinate easily since they don’t get much light. Established weeds have a tougher ...