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 ...

Weeds—we can't live with them and, unfortunately, we can't live without them. But what we can do is find a way to control them. It all starts with understanding their biology and habits. By learning ...

Dealing with weeds in your lawn can feel like a never-ending battle, but with a little know-how, it’s totally manageable! Weeds come in all shapes and sizes, and while some might look harmless with ...

Spring brings renewed life to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desirable greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can quickly overtake a well-maintained lawn ...

While most grasses go dormant or pause growth in the winter, not all weeds do - but which ones are most prevalent depends on ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your vision of a perfect backyard might feature vibrant flower beds, a healthy lawn, and prolific ...

URBANA — When confronted with lawn weeds, typically we think of dandelion, creeping Charlie, and violet. These plants and many others are classified as broadleaved weeds, or dicots, and are easily ...

Certain varieties of common fescue lawn grass come equipped with their own natural broad-spectrum herbicide that inhibits the growth of weeds and other plants around them. Fescue grass roots exude a ...

Florida pusley is a common lawn weed that can be difficult to control. Florida pusley is native to our state. It is a summer annual, but perennial types of pusley may be found growing with Florida ...

With spring in the air, it’s time to get working on your game. And your lawn. John Petrovsky can’t help you with the former. But as manager of education for the USGA Green Section, he’s filled with ...