How to Control Horsetail
If I had an easy solution for controlling common horsetail (Equisetum arvense), I’d be a rich man. But unfortunately this plant is very difficultContinue Reading
Category: Weeds
Garden Myth: Lime Can Control Horsetail
Most garden myths have some element of truth. Such is the case of the one that insists you can controlContinue Reading
My Favorite Weeds!
As a gardener, I’m supposed to react to the presence of “weeds,” those plants that arrive spontaneously in our gardens,Continue Reading
Garden Myth: Salt Makes a Good Weed Killer
Actually, this is both true and a myth. Salt really does make a great weed killer (herbicide), as it willContinue Reading
Milkweed Sap to Treat Poison Ivy? A Truly Bad Idea!
Yes, I know you have read this in all sorts of blogs as well as in home remedy guides, butContinue Reading
When Tumbleweeds Take Over
For me, tumbleweeds blowing lazily down the street of a ghost town are the very epitome of the American West,Continue Reading
Just Get Rid of Problem Plants!
What to do when you have a recurring problem with a plant? One that suffers from a disease or anContinue Reading
Weeds: Hang ‘em High
When you’re off to weed your garden, it’s worth bringing a bucket or a bag in which to put theContinue Reading
What to Do About Plantain in a Lawn?
Broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), also called greater plantain, is a very common perennial lawn weed. It’s most often found inContinue Reading
Coming to Grips with Ragweed
If you sneeze more often than normal between the beginning of August and the end of September, if your eyesContinue Reading