When it comes to backyard weeds, one gardener’s enemy might be another’s wildflower patch. Many so-called weeds provide medicinal value or essential food for pollinators, and their role in our lawns ...

It’s been said that a weed is just a plant growing where you don’t want it to. Some are aggressive to the point of being invasive, while others have redeeming qualities you might want to consider ...

When it comes to backyard weeds, one gardener’s enemy might be another’s wildflower patch. Many so-called weeds provide medicinal value or essential food for pollinators, and their role in our lawns ...

Weeds are a common problem for gardens and lawns, and can be difficult to control. Gardeners should determine their weed tolerance and workload tolerance before implementing a weed control plan.

Anyone with a garden is used to matching plants to cultural conditions. This is because we understand that plants only grow in sites that provide the conditions they need. It’s a mistake to plant ...

Invasive weeds are non-native plants that infest native habitat. Once introduced, invasive weeds spread, outcompete and eventually eliminate natives. Crabgrass, acacia trees, English ivy and Himalayan ...

Q: What is this weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? It is very aggressive. A: This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns ...

This column is written by the UC Master Gardeners of Yolo County each month. It provides answers to selected questions that ...

Preventing fungal lawn diseases through proper watering practices is crucial, as treatment only suppresses the issue. Summer weeds are emerging, and prompt removal is recommended to prevent future ...

The season is winding down, temperatures are cooling and everything green is wilting. Everything except for winter annual weeds like marestail (also known as horseweed). During the last warm, ...

Every spring and summer, homeowners face the same frustrating battle: weeds pushing through driveways, invading flower beds and sprouting stubbornly across carefully maintained lawns. The instinct is ...