With their sturdy roots and rapid growth, weeds create a lot of extra work for gardeners and they also compete with desirable plants for soil space, water, and nutrients. Even worse, empty garden soil ...

The recent rains have kept many gardeners from getting outdoors to weed, and weeds have loved the rain we've been getting and are growing like crazy. But don’t give up. Weeds also pull well now, with ...

To grow a thriving vegetable garden, effectively managing weeds is a must. Reducing weed issues in new or established veggie beds often requires a mix of tactics and persistence. By using the ...

In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.

Weeds are more than just a nuisance in the garden—they compete with your plants for water, sunlight, and nutrients, stunting their growth over time. For centuries, farmers and gardeners have relied on ...

Master Gardeners hear a lot of "garden gripes," the most prevalent of which is dealing with weeds. People also ask for an organic approach. There are strategies to use that will protect the soil and ...

Soon our rainy season will be over and weed season will be upon us. As the ground warms up, billions of seeds will wake up and grow into all those familiar weeds that we know and hate. Most gardeners ...

Summer's here. Okay, well, maybe not officially. It’s easy to tell when summer arrives and not just by wiping away sweat while working outdoors as our daytime temperature rapidly increases, surpassing ...

We all want beautiful outdoor spaces, but the unfortunate truth is, many of us either don't have the time (or desire) to spend hours a week keeping our gardens in tip-top condition. Enter the trend of ...

The third week of July is time for weed wars and victory marches for the best perennials. I was at Bellevue Botanical Gardens on Friday to celebrate the best summer perennials and do a “walk and talk, ...