Hairy Galinsoga: An Abundant Weed
Hairy galinsoga always produces seeds and can easily spread in lawns. It has hairy stems and yellow inner flowers with white outer flowers. Pre-emergents with isoxaben are known to help...
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Henbit: Not Your Average Chicken FeedHenbit: Not Your Average Chicken Feed
Henbit is a hard-to-control weed and is quick to take over lawns once it's established. Pre-emergents in early spring and postemergent herbicides during the winter will help to keep it under...
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Horseweed: A Highly Resistant AnnualHorseweed: A Highly Resistant Annual
One horseweed plan can produce over 200,000 seeds. If it's left untreated, this weed can spread rapidly. A pre-emergent herbicide is an effective solution for preventing this weed from establishing.
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Japanese Stiltgrass: Mary's Grass is AggressiveJapanese Stiltgrass: Mary's Grass is Aggressive
Japanese stiltgrass, also called Mary's grass, is a summer annual weed that looks similar to bamboo. It's very aggressive and spreads quickly. Using pre- and postemergent herbicides is recommended.
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Kikuyugrass: An Aggressive Perennial GrassKikuyugrass: An Aggressive Perennial Grass
Kikuyugrass is an aggressive perennial grass that prefers warm climates. It has fleshy stems and leaves and grows from spring to fall. Multiple applications of triclopyr can help to get...
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Kyllinga: A Shiny, Spiky Summer PerennialKyllinga: A Shiny, Spiky Summer Perennial
Kyllinga is often mistaken for grass or nutsedge but grows much taller. It has spiky ends with shiny leaves and thrives in moist soil. It grows in mats but is...
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Knotweed, Prostrate: A Fairly Common WeedKnotweed, Prostrate: A Fairly Common Weed
Knotweed is a summer annual that produces white to pink flowers between the leaves and stems. It maintains a low profile and spreads out as it grows, often resembling grass...
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Lespedeza, Common: A Thriving Summer AnnualLespedeza, Common: A Thriving Summer Annual
Lespedeza is also called Japanese clover and thrives in compact soil. It grows mostly in the summer and produces small, purple flowers along the leaf axis. Use a pre-emergent herbicide...
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Orchardgrass: A Tall Perennial WeedOrchardgrass: A Tall Perennial Weed
Orchardgrass is a grassy perennial that grows best in spring and fall and thrives in shady areas. It forms strawlike culms and can grow as tall as 10 feet if...
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Pennsylvania Smartweed: A Nuisance WeedPennsylvania Smartweed: A Nuisance Weed
Smartweed is also known as pink weed because of its pink flowers. It's a summer annual and can grow as tall as 4 feet. A postemergent herbicide with triclopyr is...
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Pineappleweed: A Sweet Summer AnnualPineappleweed: A Sweet Summer Annual
Pineappleweed is also called wild chamomile and can be used in teas. However, it's a quickly spreading weed and can be eliminated with low mowing, hand pulling and a pre-emergent...
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Prickly Lettuce: Not Your Average Salad GreenPrickly Lettuce: Not Your Average Salad Green
Prickly lettuce is a common weed and can be found everywhere from lawns to plant nurseries. It produces yellow flowers during the summer. It's a weed that you should fight...
