“I am struggling to keep up with the weeds in my garden. Is there a difference between a weed and a garden plant?” The staff at the Chicago Botanic Garden is also dealing with a robust weed population ...

It is the most wonderful time of the year — if you are a weed! I feel like I am growing an experimental test field for weeds, and they are being very, very successful. The heat and the rainfall are ...

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 ...

In addition to being able to identify weeds, you can take steps to help prevent them from growing in order to keep a healthy garden this summer. Check out this handy list and helpful information.

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, wood ...

I am having a terrible time keeping up with the weeds in my garden this year. Is there a biological difference between a weed and an ornamental plant? — Jennifer Jacobson, Wheeling The staff at the ...

Patience is important when battling weeds. Different species of these pesky plants can grow in almost any season. Once you eliminate one type of weed, it may feel like another type almost immediately ...

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 has sprung, and ...

Gardening is power. Did you know that some weeds we are always worried about in our yards and Gardens are actually good for you, and can be delicious if prepared properly? Be sure to identify the ...

A group of people gathered near the entrance to Riverfront Park on Saturday morning armed with bug spray, hats, and an eagerness to learn. The group assembled for the monthly Coffee Walk with a ...

“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. The ...

For anyone battling weeds in their lawns, chemical sprays may seem like the obvious first choice. Although herbicides can be extremely effective weed control, they are the final step in a well-rounded ...