Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Field of flowering henbit weeds - Andrew L Hegdahl/Shutterstock Spring often brings a welcome burst of color to our gardens, but ...

Here’s a little known fact: The purple-blooming weeds such as henbit and deadnettle that are so easily spotted in the spring are actually growing in your lawn right now. As gardeners, we typically ...

Q: I’ve never seen a year like this for henbit. It seems like it’s everywhere. We have wildflowers and it’s growing with them. I guess you take the bad with the good. I keep mowing and trimming the ...

Just as important as it is to know all we can about the flowers, trees and shrubs we plant, it is equally wise to identify the characteristics and proper solutions in dealing with common weeds that ...

If you're looking for a natural weed killer for gravel driveways or patios, experts say you should ditch vinegar in favour of another common kitchen item for long-lasting results ...

My lawn was covered with purple henbit weed last spring. I was told that a herbicide in fall would prevent this. What should I use and when? T.J. —Tulsa When henbit blooms in spring, it is too late ...

Q: I am attaching photos of two different winter weeds I have in my St. Augustine lawn. What will be my best control for them? I also have crabgrass in the lawn in the summer. Is there a control for ...

Every spring, before the garden is fully planted, one plant shows up faithfully across lawns and garden beds — henbit. Most people see it as a weed. Homesteaders see something different. If you’ve ...

There are lawn weeds that we choose to accept because of their benefits, like nitrogen-fixing clover. Some of us enjoy a pop of color from violets or self-heal in spring. But certain weeds simply aren ...

Don’t let these stubborn weeds take over your lawn this season. In autumn, cooler temperatures and more regular rainfall do wonders to revive a tired summer lawn. At the same time, these favorable ...