Try spreading a thick layer of mulch, like wood chips or straw, around your plants. Mulch blocks sunlight, which keeps weed ...

Ah, to weed or not to weed, that is the question. Weeds are ever present in nearly all landscapes in some form or other. They're also the bane of most gardeners, myself included at one time. But are ...

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.

No matter the weather, weeds seem to thrive and reproduce, and if left unchecked, they can overwhelm the garden and gardener. These unwanted plants find their way into your garden as seeds, roots, ...

Wouldn't it be nice if there were a weed killer that could discriminate between plants you want to keep and plants you don't? That could do its weeding without harming insects, polluting waterways, ...

I take a four-pronged approach to keeping my vegetable and flower gardens free of weed problems, and suggest you try it. First, keep dormant weed seeds asleep by not tilling or otherwise churning the ...

What makes a weed a weed? The answer is a little complicated. At the most basic level, a weed could be any plant growing where it’s not wanted to grow, according to the Bureau of Land Management. By ...

Each spring, enthusiastic gardeners begin their year with delight at the prospect of growing selected vegetables and maintaining a beautiful landscape. Planting day is accomplished with energy and ...

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 ...