In researching this article, I found one instance where a homeowner was so incensed by the weeds in her patio that she set fire to them with a blowtorch! Luckily, several items provide better service as a weeding tool and there are several better alternatives for brick patio weed control. ... Read More

Unfortunately, weed seeds are very quick to germinate. In fact, weed seeds only need to be within an inch of the soil surface to sprout. It doesn’t take long before they appear, and they will rudely elbow their way in beside plants and shrubs. Though some weeds can be fairly attractive, you should quickly rid your garden of them, as they will take over. ... Read More

There is a lot of concern about herbicides and what they are doing to our environment. Large amounts of chemicals leech into our groundwater polluting our water supply. Cancers and strange diseases with no apparent cause are being linked to chemicals and pollutants in our environment. So how do we control all those pesky weeds in our perfectly manicured landscapes? I will outline several different ways to eradicate weeds without polluting our environment. ... Read More

Have you noticed the rampant spread of horsetail (Equisetum) into gardens and public landscapes during the past few years? It's the subject of ever-increasing numbers of queries directed toward professional gardeners all across the country. Where does this stuff come from and how did it get into those landscapes? Is it controllable? How? And the most telling question of all: Why doesn't this [insert popular herbicide name here] kill it? ... Read More

Poison ivy is found throughout southern Canada and most of the United States except Alaska and Hawaii. It is readily found along road sides, fences, railroads, and streams. But it can also be found in your own back yard. It is planted there in bird droppings from the bi ... Read More

It is never possible to entirely rid your garden of weeds, but follow these guidelines to control weeds and keep weeds at bay. ... Read More

Do your weeds have a root going down 50 feet? After 6 years of battling with my own weeds, I am not sure who is winning the battle, but I am determined to win the war!! Here's how ... Read More

When I was a child, I loved to pick Dandelions. The pretty yellow flowers were small, colorful, and looked nice tucked behind my ear! However, if one had popped up in the front yard, my hair accessory would have been considered an atrocity! ... Read More

Keeping your landscape plantings, flower beds, and nursery crops free of weeds is a battle, but if you approach it with a strategic plan, you will prevail. In order to develop a plan, you first must ... Read More