Purslane, Common: A Nuisance in Summer
Common purslane tolerates dry, hot, sunny conditions and spreads easily from May through September. It blooms during this time with yellow flowers. A 2,4-D herbicide is a good treatment for...
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Shepherd's Purse: A Winter Annual WeedShepherd's Purse: A Winter Annual Weed
Shepherd's purse is a winter annual that grows in disturbed soil. It produces seed heads in heart-shaped capsules. A pre-emergent herbicide can offer quick control of the weed in spring...
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Sowthistle, Annual: A Summertime WeedSowthistle, Annual: A Summertime Weed
Annual sowthistle is a summer weed and produces dandelion-like flowers that also turn into white puff balls in the fall. It grows tall and is controlled with the use of...
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Speedwell: A Very Common Weed in the U.S.Speedwell: A Very Common Weed in the U.S.
Speedwell is very common in yards across the country and grows mostly in the winter. Though it dies off by spring and summer, using a pre-emergent can help to keep...
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Spurge, Spotted: A Warm-Season Annual WeedSpurge, Spotted: A Warm-Season Annual Weed
Spotted spurge gets its name from the maroon or purple spot in the center of the leaves. It also has reddish-purple stems. This weed grows annually and is treated by...
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Swinecress, Lesser: A Summer and Winter Lawn WeedSwinecress, Lesser: A Summer and Winter Lawn Weed
Lesser swinecress is extremely tolerant to mowing and heavy foot traffic and will spread easily throughout the lawn. It's important to fight this weed with a pre-emergent herbicide to keep...
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Thistle, Bull: A Bullish Biennial WeedThistle, Bull: A Bullish Biennial Weed
Bull thistle is a biennial weed, meaning it takes two years to complete its life cycle. This plant infests everything from lawns to roadsides, causing a massive infestation and harming...
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Thistle, Canada: A Creeping Lawn InvaderThistle, Canada: A Creeping Lawn Invader
Canada thistle is a perennial weed that grows in most any soil and can be found in yards and gardens. A foliar systemic herbicide is the most effective solution to...
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Virginia Buttonweed: Getting Rid of Creeping WeedsVirginia Buttonweed: Getting Rid of Creeping Weeds
Virginia buttonweed is a perennial weed that produces white, star-shaped flowers. It grows low to the ground and is difficult to remove by hand. Using herbicides with synthetic auxins is...
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Virginia Pepperweed: Bitter Seasoning or Turf Pest?Virginia Pepperweed: Bitter Seasoning or Turf Pest?
Virginia pepperweed is an annual weed that can quickly take over lawns thanks to its seed head. Though the seeds can be used as pepper on meals, they can cause...
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Wild Carrot: Nuisance Weed or Garden Veggie?Wild Carrot: Nuisance Weed or Garden Veggie?
Although you can consume wild carrot, it's a weed that can take over a landscape if it's not controlled in time. Don't mistake hemlock for wild carrot as it doesn't take...
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Wild Garlic: How to Eliminate This Stinky WeedWild Garlic: How to Eliminate This Stinky Weed
Wild garlic emits a foul odor when you crush the bulbs, and it grows rapidly in flourishing lawns. Routine lawn maintenance combined with herbicides containing 2,4-D can help to prevent...
