As gardeners, weeds are one of our biggest pet peeves. They compete with our plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight, take up space, and aren't always as pretty as what we've got growing. While some ...

Get ahead of weeds by tilling early, removing perennials by the root, and mulching well before planting to stop summer weeds before they sprout. Use methods like hand-pulling, hoeing, newspaper or ...

"Establishing a winter-hardy grass and legume cover crop mix in the fall – such as cereal rye and hairy vetch – is one of the ...

From chemicals to vinegar, there are so many different methods used by people desperate to keep weeds off their patios and ...

Nearly impossible to get rid of and unsightly to look at, weeds are every gardener's worst enemy. One way to minimize their appearance is to grow your plants in raised beds, rather than in the ground.

Microclover is a standout low-maintenance ground cover that naturally suppresses weeds, thrives in various conditions, and even boosts soil health. Other ground covers like pachysandra, periwinkle, ...

Fall leaves are gardening gold to suppress weeds, improve the soil, and protect roots in flower beds. Learn how to use leaves in your flower beds.

Ground cover plants are a great way to protect your garden from weeds. Often referred to as "living mulch," ground covers take sunlight, nutrients, and water from weeds -- suppressing their growth in ...

Liz Stahl, extension educator of crops from University of Minnesota Extension in Worthington explains things producers need to remember when adding cover crops and herbicides together on an operation.

Dealing with weeds is an inevitable part of maintaining any yard and garden, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. If pulling weeds by hand isn’t quite doing the trick, you may need to turn to a ...