We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Weeds fall into two main types: grassy weeds and broadleaf weeds.

URBANA — When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily ...

Q: My wife and I have an herb garden, and year after year, grass seems to find its way in and around the herb plants. It takes meticulous work to keep pulling the grass. Is there a chemical you can ...

“I contracted with a landscape firm to prep and seed my front and back yards. The landscapers removed the degraded grass entirely and then prepped and seeded. The front yard is filled with weeds and ...

Before we look at ways to deal with grassy weeds, let’s look at what they are, and this requires a short botany lesson. Weeds, unwanted plants or plants growing out of their desired location, are ...

Roughly two decades ago, sorghum producers began asking for a product that would control in-season grasses. This year, they finally received an answer in the form of three new herbicide-tolerant ...

Lawns are starting to green up and I have noticed people are beginning to mow the lawn. Good cultural practices in lawn care leads to a reduced use of herbicides. Thanks to reader Timothy Davis for ...

Q. Last summer my St. Augustine lawn was overrun with grassy weeds (Bermuda and other). I am hoping to get it back this year without tearing out the whole thing and starting over. What can I do to ...

When winter comes, most plants and many grasses go dormant. It's like they are taking a break. And while it is easy to assume you can also relax and skip yard care for a while, it is rarely true. The ...

Pulling perennial "junk" grasses like quackgrass is hard work, but it's the best option for eradicating this kind of weed. Q: I am having a problem with an invasive grass-like weed that has taken over ...

Beneficial rains have brought much-needed moisture to the Kansas wheat crop. However, the moisture can also trigger winter ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." No matter the diligence or determination you have, weeds tend to creep into every nook and cranny of ...