When we first attempt to create a wild garden, how impatient we are with the weeds, only to realize later that many of them have their place. It is not always easy to decide what is a weed or wildflower. I remember how the jewelweed used to infuriate me. I pulled it up by the … Read more
The finger was put on the nation’s ten top public enemy weeds today in an appeal for cooperation with enforcement agencies in fighting outlaw weeds and shrubs. The U. S. Department of Agriculture accused these dangerous enemies of robbing the country of 4 billion dollars worth of food crops a year and of killing other … Read more
The bush bindweed (Convolvulus cneorum), a morning glory from the Mediterranean, is one of the best-loved small shrubs in Pacific Coast gardens. It is cherished for its wealth of bloom, which persists all through the hot summer and autumn months, and for its year-round graceful foliage. Do not confuse it with invasive bindweed species – … Read more
Home gardeners are always interested in the mere mention of chemical weed killers. Certainly, one would suspect that the millennium had arrived were it possible to spray some chemicals on the ground so that all weeds would be killed. Desirable plants such as potatoes, turnips, corn, or even grass were allowed to grow unharmed by … Read more
It is always stimulating to explode beliefs hoary with age. So here goes another. Weeds are not all bad. Many of the ones well known to us are important and are doing great good in the garden. However, this does not mean you stop pulling weeds and let them strangle your crops. It does mean … Read more
Weed killers used extensively today in an attempt to offset the great agricultural losses caused yearly by weeds. Some writers would almost lead us to believe that weeds are on their way out as a result new weed killers. New Herbicides It is true that the new herbicides are a little short of being miraculous but … Read more
Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) is a common garden weed and a superfood. You may also hear it referred to as: Hogweed Pigweed Fatweed Pusley This leafy green veggie is full of the following: Omega 3 fatty acids Vitamin A Vitamin B Vitamin C Calcium Magnesium Potassium Manganese Iron It adds flavor and crunch to soups, sandwiches, … Read more
Using a pre-emergent herbicide within three months of sowing grass seed may kill it. There are a few exceptions, but it’s best to wait for 3 to 5 months after using a pre-emergent herbicide as a general rule of thumb. This amount of time will ensure that the herbicide has lost effectiveness, and your expensive … Read more
A pre-emergent herbicide is an excellent addition to your lawn and garden care arsenal. Correct use of these chemical weed control products can help make weed control an easy task. But if you don’t apply the product at the right time, you’ll be washing your money into the dirt. This article presents ten frequently asked … Read more
Horsetail (Equisetum spp.) is a rugged weed that resists such tried and true herbicides as Roundup. It is no wonder you want to know “How to kill horsetail weeds.” The invasive horsetail weed survives under adverse conditions. Its deep roots allow the horsetail to bide its time with little light and air. Luckily, horsetail is … Read more