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.

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 ...

Broadleaf plantain (plantago major) and buckhorn plantain (plantago lanceolate) are two of the most common and over looked weeds. The word plantago originates from the Latin word planta meaning “sole ...

Plantain is a common garden weed with edible leaves and seeds. It may offer health benefits, such as improved digestion, enhanced wound healing, and lower inflammation. Share on Pinterest Known for ...

Summertime! While reveling in tomatoes and black-eyed Susans, many Long Islanders are painfully aware we’re also smack in the middle of weed season. Crabgrass, dandelions, lamb’s quarters and plantain ...

Like weeds with purple flowers, weeds with white flowers are a mixed bag. Some can be beneficial, but others are not ideal for growing in your yard due to their invasiveness, toxicity, or ...

For anyone battling weeds in their lawns, chemical sprays may seem like the obvious first choice. Although herbicides can be extremely effective weed control, they are the final step in a well-rounded ...

Broad-leaf Plantain, or Plantago major, is a common perennial ‘weed’ found across North America. I’m sure you have seen this unassuming little plant in your yard, along the roadside or at a local park ...

Q: I have plantain that has just about taken over my backyard this last summer. What can I do to get rid of it? Vicki Alldread, email A: Broadleaf and buckhorn plantain are commonly found growing in ...