Get a handle on early spring weeds, and your garden will thank you. The common ones are easiest to remove when they’re young, so taking time early in the season to pull them makes a difference. Experienced gardener, Sarah Jay, identifies seven early spring weeds you should pull now.
Ground cover plants are supposed to crowd out weeds, but they need a little help getting established first. Gardening expert Madison Moulton shares practical strategies to keep weeds from taking over your ground cover while it fills in.
Paths are like the bones of the garden; they give the site structure and balance. Without them, where would you walk? They’re necessary components of a well-thought-out landscape. Learn how to create and maintain weed-free garden paths with longtime landscaper Jerad Bryant.
Dozens of weeds look like grass! Some of them are true grasses, while the others are look-alikes that behave similarly. You may let them grow and take over, or act with diligence to remove them. Learn how to identify and control these 11 most common garden invaders with native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Dealing with weeds is a frustrating, time-consuming, and inevitable part of gardening. While some are easy to get rid of, others can be a serious problem. Join gardening expert Melissa Strauss to identify some of the more difficult weeds to eradicate.
Invasive plants threaten the yard! They snuff out your perennials and overrun the area with rampant growth. Don’t let them take over; the larger and more established they are, the more difficult it will be to remove them. Join native plant gardener Jerad Bryant and discover seven environmentally friendly ways to eliminate invasive plants.
Barren landscapes can flourish with growth! Simply plant some native sedges in the genus Carex. These grass-like plants thrive in low-water conditions, require minimal mowing, and can withstand harsh weather. Pull out those invasive weeds and plant one of these 15 native sedges instead.
Prevent your backyard pond from getting overgrown with invasive aquatic weeds through early detection and quick removal. These aggressive pond weeds can easily take over, harming water quality, fish, and aesthetics. Here are the 7 most common species to look out for.
Gravel is a low-maintenance mulch that creates a natural alpine look in the garden. Though it’s easy to care for, an occasional weed or two may sprout between its tiny rocks. Use these seven effective weeding strategies to ensure your gravel stays weed-free year-round.
Summer weeds seem to pop up out of nowhere! They take up space, steal nutrients from your plants, and spread pests. Use these five pro tips from seasoned grower Jerad Bryant, and cut down on your summer weeds.
Weeds are pesky plants that don’t belong! A weed, simply put, is a plant that’s growing where you don’t want it to. Rather than spraying harmful herbicides in your yard, try one of these 13 efficient strategies from native plant gardener Jerad Bryant.
Pulling weeds isn't usually a fun part of gardening. We have good news about some of those plants you might be plucking out. Gardening expert Melissa Strauss focuses on some beneficial plants that we commonly consider to be a nuisance.