Now that spring is turning the corner, every gardener has their eye on the ground for bulbs and early blooming plants to pop up at any time. The last thing we want to see, though, could be some of our ...

These edible plants can be used in soups, salads, teas, and more. 500px / Getty Images Often appearing uninvited in your front yard and flower beds, weeds and invasive plants can be a nuisance in the ...

Invasive species threaten ecosystems, harm wildlife and disrupt our water supply. Here’s four to watch out for.

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 ...

Meet the most common botanical interlopers you're likely to find in your garden or vegetable patch, and learn how to treat each.

Searing heat might be making a rough go for most plants, but it doesn’t seem to faze the weeds. These uninvited squatters are doing just fine filling in any minuscule bare spot in the yard. They’re ...

Canada thistle can sprout from its abundant seeds and underground roots which can spread 15 feet wide. Seeds may live for 20 years in the soil. Canadian thistle is resistant to some single-action ...

Non-native oxalis grows wild in this region, as well other areas of northern California. Although it’s a very pretty plant, it is highly invasive and considered a weed.

Weedy native plants can pose a dilemma for home gardeners. They often mysteriously pop up in the tidiest of established gardens or must be confronted on a larger scale in new yards or disturbed areas.

Spring is beginning to enter the fray and with it a bunch of weeds and insects. I want to talk about a few of the most common things you might find outside right now and some ways to handle them. As ...