Bindweed is a fast-spreading, deeply rooted perennial vine that chokes out garden plants as well as crops. This invasive weed can regrow from tiny root fragments and seeds that stay viable for decades ...

Field Bindweed. Photo by Kansas State Research and Extension By STACY ...

I started dating my wife in 1998. When spring arrived, I brought some amazing bouquets of peonies every day when I visited her. Needless to say, Sharon enjoyed flowers then as she does today. The ...

Smothering with a mulch such as woodchips over several layers of cardboard is possible, especially in shrub or soft fruit areas. Clearing beds and borders and sowing them to lawn seed works well, as ...

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 ...

Pink flowers popping up in your lawn? The majority of pink-flowered weeds are aggressive or invasive enough that they should be pulled - but not all.

Q: In the sliver of land, about three feet wide, between my driveway and the neighbors, we have this pretty plant popping up. It’s wearing small, pretty, bright white morning glory-shaped flowers that ...

Q: All of a sudden, we have this creeping vine plant showing up in the backyard in various areas. We haven’t noticed any buds or blooms on any of them yet, but it sure is a rapid grower. Any idea what ...

I have a wide diversity of plants resulting in my gardens attracting all kinds of predators, including bugs and birds.