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.

Description: The county weed project will help youth learn about various weeds in a safe manner. Youth are encouraged to be careful when collecting samples. Option A: Collect and mount 1 weed specimen ...

Spring brings renewed life to our gardens and lawns, but alongside the desirable greenery comes the inevitable invasion of weeds. These opportunistic plants can quickly overtake a well-maintained lawn ...

I moved home earlier this year and was delighted to finally have a large lawn. The one thing I was less pleased about? The weedy nature of it. There were classic dandelions and nettles, but also some ...

Q: What is this weed that has invaded part of my yard? What can I do to eliminate it? It is very aggressive. A: This is one of the types of nutsedge. They tend to thrive in wetter parts of our lawns ...

Q: Due to the drought and water use restrictions, I reduced the number of times I was watering my lawn this summer. I now have weeds invading. Can you recommend a way to rid my lawn of the weeds ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your vision of a perfect backyard might feature vibrant flower beds, a healthy lawn, and prolific ...

Lawns need year-round attention to keep them healthy. Learn how to winterize you lawn before the first freeze.

Turfgrasses are emerging from their winter dormancy, turning green and growing once again — and so are warm-season weeds. As you get back into the habit of lawn maintenance this spring, think about ...

Weeds are the worst nightmare for any gardener striving to maintain a pristine lawn. The Boston-based startup Dandy Technology says its lawn-bots can take care of the problem automatically by crawling ...