Dear Eartha, I recently discovered that what I thought were beautiful flowers in my yard are actually noxious weeds. Can you explain how to identify noxious weeds and why they are harmful? Spring ...

This summer's heat and rain are leading to a bumper crop of weeds. Here's what you need to know to get rid of them.

“I am struggling to keep up with the weeds in my garden. Is there a difference between a weed and a garden plant?” — Benjamin Warren, Elk Grove Village The staff at the Chicago Bo… ...

Learn how to identify weeds and keep them out of your garden. Learn how to identify weeds and what to do about them. This episode of Year-Round Gardening shows you how to recognize dandelions ...

Getting rid of weeds can be tricky, especially those that spread quickly and come back each year. Identifying weeds and properly getting rid of them can help your garden flourish.

Like weeds with purple flowers, weeds with white flowers are a mixed bag. Some can be beneficial, but others are not ideal for growing in your yard due to their invasiveness, toxicity, or ...

By identifying the types of weeds growing in your lawn, you can target the best management strategies and the ideal time to apply them.

A dial sprayer connected to a garden hose kills weeds over a wide area. First clear the yard of toys, furniture and anything ...

Instead of reflexively removing weeds, take a moment to identify the invaders and make a more rational decision.

But if the garlic mustard weeds are in flower, it is best to pull them and not spray with an herbicide. Fall or early spring burning is an effective control measure for garlic mustard in woodlands.

“I found a few white flowering weeds in my garden and a bunch of smaller plants nearby that appear to be the same. I have not seen these weeds in my yard before. They seem to be taking over. … ...