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When weeds do appear, remove them before they flower. Deep-rooted weeds can be pulled using a stick weeder or pointed, narrow trowel (take care to avoid cutting drip lines). Very young weeds can be ...

The method is especially effective in October when many weeds are still growing but the weather is often dry and breezy.

Maintaining a spotless patio involves battling unwelcome guests: weeds and moss. These troublesome intruders squeeze through the tiniest cracks between paving stones or across patio surfaces and ...

A vinegar solution is being sprayed into someone's garden from an orange bottle. - HenadziPechan/Shutterstock Not all weeds are created equal. Weeds are broadly ...

Not all weeds are created equal. Weeds are broadly defined as any plant growing where you don't want them to be, whether because they're unattractive or cause problems for surrounding growths. For ...

One of gardening’s more perverse pleasures is the option of burning weeds to death with a propane torch. Known as weed torches or flame weeders, these handheld, wand-like devices focus a flame on ...

Reducing your tillage or switching to an entirely no-till system can offer numerous environmental and economic benefits. Leaving the soil undisturbed reduces erosion and runoff, while also saving ...

CHICAGO — WGN’s “Plant Daddy” Tim Joyce is back to share some weekend gardening tips, including how to kill weeds growing between rocks in a low-maintenance lawn, what to do with stinkhorn mushrooms ...

Weeds thrive in even the smallest cracks, so regular maintenance every couple of weeks keeps them from taking hold and spreading. Gentle, natural methods like hand-pulling, boiling water, and vinegar ...