woman crouching down in a garden checking on crop - Lourdes Balduque/Getty Images Gardening goes hand in hand with identifying common garden weeds. These often relentless, unwelcome plants serve as a ...

If the balmy summer weather has you eager to potter about in your garden, now is the perfect time to give your plants a thorough inspection. Some of those stunning blooms that have been flourishing ...

Weeds gone wild can be an instant curb appeal killer. But what actually makes what you see a “weed” versus a plant is truly in the eye of the beholder. The truth is, when identifying the most common ...

Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...

Searing heat might be making a rough go for most plants, but it doesn’t seem to faze the weeds. These uninvited squatters are doing just fine filling in any minuscule bare spot in the yard. They’re ...

Keeping weeds at bay is key for a neat and tidy garden and to help your precious plants thrive. Catching them early on, before they have time to spread, is always beneficial – but to do so, you'll ...

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 a common problem in gardens and on patios, so gardening expert Hannah Rowson has shared natural methods to tackle ...

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 ...

All plants have specific growing conditions that allow them to thrive, including adequate sun exposure, ideal temperatures, sufficient water, and preferred soil quality. “Weeds have those requirements ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...