Weeds can be a gardener’s worst nightmare, taking over well-tended beds and competing with your prized plants for nutrients and water.

Most people don’t enjoy pulling weeds. For most of us, it’s a time waster that burdens an already congested list of chores. While there have been a lot of advancements in weed control, few seem as ...

Q: We want to put down weed barrier in our landscape, but we just heard it is not the best idea. Can you explain why and tell us what does work? A: The great debate! I’ll just say it up front, I am ...

What constitutes a weed is a matter of context and perspective. The same plants that are undesirable for your garden plot may be invaluable to a nearby field. There they grow heartily despite poor ...

Why do weeds overtake gardens so fast? Most plants we call weeds are uniquely programmed by nature to survive and thrive. Most propagate by seed and the worst offenders can produce tens of thousands ...

Everyone has weeds this time of year. Staying ahead of the problem is the key to winning the war on weeds. In essence, the weed war is all about seeds, according to gardening experts. If you can stop ...

Q. Should a weed barrier be used beneath cocoa bean shell mulch? A. Avoid using weed barrier under cocoa bean, wood chips and any other organic mulch. As these mulches decompose they form compost, ...

Weed control tips: Before you start gardening, ensure that the soil is well-prepared. Remove any existing weeds by pulling them out by the root. This will help prevent regrowth (Image: Canva) ...