Weed Guides
Eclipta Weeds: Total Eclipse of the Yard
Posted by Kris Lee on
Eclipta is also called the false daisy. It grows rapidly and has small flowers with white petals and greenish-yellow centers. Pre-emergent and postemergent herbicides are necessary for control.
English Lawn Daisy: A Pretty Aggressive Weed
Posted by Kris Lee on
It's easy to identify English lawn daisies by their flowers with white petals and yellow centers. They leaves are smooth and sometimes hairy. Postemergent herbicides with penoxsulam provide total control.
Field Sandbur: A Painfully Spiky Weed
Posted by Kris Lee on
Field sandburs are painful when they penetrate the skin. This summer annual has spike heads and thrives in sandy soil. A crabgrass pre-emergent herbicide will also help to control sandbur weeds.
Goosegrass: As Annoying as the Real Thing
Posted by Kris Lee on
Goosegrass is a summer annual with long, green leaves that resemble regular grass. It has a strong root system and requires pre-emergent herbicide control to keep it from spreading.
Ground Ivy: A Creeping Perennial Weed
Posted by Kris Lee on
Ground ivy is a perennial that produces a minty odor and funnel-shaped, purple flowers. Treating it with herbicides containing triclopyr and/or 2,4-D are the best method of weed control.