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With temperatures rising and adequate soil moisture across much of the region, weeds are growing rapidly, creating ideal conditions for early-season competition in row crops. Even if a pre-emergence h ...
The expert concluded: "Milk thistle loves the dry, shaded areas of your garden and can hide behind other tall plants, so ...
If the summer warmth has you itching to potter about in the garden, now is the ideal time to give your plants a once-over.
Learn effective ways to control Bermuda grass, sedge, and unwanted seedlings in your garden using targeted herbicides and ...
Some garden weeds sneak in without you even noticing until they’re there. Others barge through like they own the place—and [… ...
Perennials. Tall slipper plant (Pedilanthus bracteatus) is a highly drought-tolerant selection from Mexica whose bracts are ...
Bamboos are grasses, so one would think that conventional grass killers would be up to the task. But even the best of them ...
I swear this weed is sentient.  I finally took the ShopVac to a south-facing hillside covered with its dandelion-like ...
Invasive plants, or noxious weeds, displace plants endemic to Idaho and can significantly alter native ecosystems. They can ...
Eggleaf spurge, also known as oblong spurge or Balkan spurge, is a Class A weed. This weed is native to Turkey and Southeast Europe, is toxic to humans, and is on the Washington State quarantine list.
As some of you may have noticed, I did not publish a Father’s Day column last weekend. This was by intent. For those seven ...
Weeds steal water, light, and nutrients from a vegetable garden. Learn the best ways to keep weeds out of your vegetable ...