Weeds and Their Control: Prostrate Knotweed (Polygonum aviculare)
Karen Common knotweed is an annual weed and a member of the buckwheat family, Polygonaceae, that also includes rhubarb, sorrel, and dock. It is native to Europe and Eurasia but was…
Weeds and Their Control: Russian Knapweed (Rhaponticum repens)
Russian knapweed is a woody , rhizomatous perennial and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes sunflower, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to Eurasia but was introduced…
Garden Tools: Weeder Trowel
Karen Meyers Although called a weeder trowel, this garden tool has several features that make it especially good for several garden tasks. It has a narrow blade that is smooth on one…
Weeds and Their Control: Pineapple Weed (Matricaria matricarioides aka Matricaria discoidea)
Also known as disc mayweed, pineapple weed is an annual herb and member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes chamomile, daisies, and lettuce. It is native to northeast…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Reed (Phragmites australis)
Common reed is a vigorous warm season perennial and a member of the grass family, Poaceae, that also includes corn, rice, and bamboo. It is native to north America and…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Horsetail (Equisetum arvense)
Common horsetail is a herbaceous perennial plant that bears spores rather than seeds and is more closely related to ferns than to seed bearing or flowering plants. Is is native…
Weeds and Their Control: Scotch Broom (Cytisus scoparius)
Scotch broom is a deciduous flowering shrub and member of the pea family, Fabaceae that also includes alfalfa, mimosa, and black locust. It is native to northern Africa and western…
Weeds and Their Control: Nodding Spurge (Euphorbia nutans)
Also called eyebane, nodding spurge is an annual herb and a member of the euphorbia family, Euphorbiaceae, that also includes poinsettia, caster oil plant, and cassava. It is native to…
Weeds and Their Control: Kudzu (pueraria lobata)
Kudzu is a deciduous woody vine and a member of the legume family, Fabiaceae, that also includes peas, beans, and lupines. It is native to Japan and was introduced into…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Tansy (Tanacetum vulgare)
Common tansy is a herbaceous perennial and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to Europe and Asia but was…