Weeds are unavoidable. Characterized as any kind of plant growing where they aren't wanted, weed seeds spread by riding the wind, being deposited by birds, getting tracked in on your shoes, or being ...

Time spent outside gardening can be good for the soul but not so great for your hands. In addition to the dirt left under your fingernails and the weed-pulling and pruning of thorny plants, an ...

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 ...

Weeds can be found in a wide range of locations. Some weedy plants are more likely to be found in specific environmental conditions. These plants are sometimes called indicator species because their ...

The war on weeds starts early in the growing season for most gardening enthusiasts. Weeds seem to grow huge without any encouragement at all, while flowers and tomatoes seem to need perfect conditions ...

Ask any group of gardeners about their least favorite task, and you’re bound to hear a chorus of “Weeding!” Rampant weeds steal water and valuable nutrients from the soil that beneficial plants could ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." There are many different types of weeds that can spoil a lush, green lawn: crabgrass, dandelions, white ...