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.

There are three ways to identify a wild plant: books, websites and apps. Identification depends upon looking closely at it. Does it have long thin leaves like grass? Or broader leaves like a shrub?

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.

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 ...

“I am struggling to keep up with the weeds in my garden. Is there a difference between a weed and a garden plant?” The staff at the Chicago Botanic Garden is also dealing with a robust weed population ...

It is the most wonderful time of the year — if you are a weed! I feel like I am growing an experimental test field for weeds, and they are being very, very successful. The heat and the rainfall are ...

I recently discovered that what I thought were beautiful flowers in my yard are actually noxious weeds. Can you explain how to identify noxious weeds and why they are harmful? Spring has sprung, and ...

It may be winter, but weeds are gearing up and preparing for spring. Chris Bonnett, founder of GardeningExpress.co.uk is ...