It’s widely known that weeds are unsightly, troublesome plants. In lawns they disrupt the lush, green, carpet effect we work to achieve. Even worse are the weeds that invade vegetable gardens where ...

I come from a long, long line of farmers, and a vegetable garden meant at least an acre of squash, beans, corn, cucumbers, and tomatoes to care for each summer. Once the planting was done, out came ...

When we survey vegetable gardeners, we find that weeds are their number one pest challenge. Weeds deprive developing vegetables of water and nutrients, as well as sunlight, and can quickly turn your ...

How does your vegetable garden grow? Mine is just getting started. I am picking asparagus every day (and trying to pull the weeds at the same time) and watching the lettuce and other greens that I ...

Stopping weeds early—before they can emerge from the soil—is the goal when applying a pre-emergent herbicide. A pre-emergent herbicide prevents the sprouting of undesirable weed seeds, so it’s a ...

Weeds in the vegetable garden are one of the biggest hindrances to vegetables and other plants growing and thriving. There are some useful practices that beginner home gardeners and experienced green ...

I stood in a Jeromesville store buying a pack of gum a few years ago and saw a friend who reads my column. He asked me about what happens to the black plastic you put over gardens in the spring. In a ...

CORVALLIS – Freshly planted and carefully tended, vegetable gardens can quickly become a magnet for trouble. Problems seem to spring up overnight. Weeds, for instance, can overtake a garden in days.

To find the best weed killers, we researched dozens of popular options, considering their ingredients, type, effectiveness, and ease of use. We also spoke to Michael Augaitis, lawn care expert and ...

Spring is a great time to spray for weeds before they're established. Learn the best times to spray weeds in spring and when ...

Gardening is a way of life for some but a timeless hobby for many. Once the basics have been mastered, advanced gardeners can elevate their skills for the stunning scene and bountiful sustainable ...