What is a weed? A weed is described as “a plant that can cause economic loss in a production unit.” Many gardeners and home landscape managers view a weed as a “plant growing out of place.” Still ...

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.

The popular Weed Identification Field Guide is now available electronically as an e-book and, for the first time, downloadable on iPad. The publication is distributed by the Iowa Soybean Association ...

Maybe you have been telling yourself that you need to control the weeds in your lawn. That’s a worthy goal. Now is a good time to assess what weeds are there and whether they bother you enough to ...

Water the lawn deeply only when needed to encourage deeper root growth. Allow the top two inches of soil to dry between watering, which helps discourage water-hungry weeds like nutsedge. In fact, ...

Cutting grass too short weakens it. Longer grass grows stronger and thicker and crowds out weeds. Weed seeds can’t germinate easily since they don’t get much light. Established weeds have a tougher ...

Whether you view weeds as beneficial or problematic depends on your perspective and the goals you set for your lawn. Many gardeners embrace biodiversity in turf areas to support pollinators, birds, ...

Q: You have been talking about weed control in recent articles, but you have not addressed my problem. I have several kinds of large ornamental grass plants. They have many stems that form large ...

Watering the soil before you pull any weeds will make them easier to remove. This method softens the root system so you can ...

Tall grass along roads has led some cities to take over mowing. July 6, 2010 -- Budget woes are cutting down the ability of states and cities to tend to tall grass and causing safety concerns along ...