On a final note, a small amount of ethylene enhances germination of weed and crop seeds. Spraying with ethylene can get most weeds to germinate, and then they can be mostly terminated all at once.

Green Gobbler 20% Vinegar Weed Killer is a potent, nonselective vinegar-based product. It’s made from ethanol distilled from ...

Weeds thrive in even the smallest cracks, so regular maintenance every couple of weeks keeps them from taking hold and spreading. Gentle, natural methods like hand-pulling, boiling water, and vinegar ...

Weeds, also known as plants out of place, are part of gardening. Tiny plants crop up in areas where you least expect them or alongside other plants, where they compete for the same resources. Some ...

Many early spring weeds are easy to pull up, preventing future growth. Avoid using herbicides on easily removable weeds and consider the environmental impact. Herbicides can damage trees and lawns, so ...

I usually begin our weekly chats with a little gardening humor, but today’s weed topic is no laughing matter, although I could mention the plant breeder who crossed poison ivy with a four-leaf clover ...

I’m often asked to identify plants with the question “Is this a weed?” Considering the question, is there really an entire category of evil plants, called weeds, with few, if any, redeeming qualities, ...