Controlling weeds is a little like losing weight: The best strategy is prevention. But that rarely works in real life, where most of us and the things we create are quite imperfect. Embrace this ...

Answer: A few years ago, I asked NMSU Extension Weed Specialist Leslie Beck to explain why annual weeds like sandburs and goatheads are so difficult to control and to give us options for managing them ...

It is not too early to think about controlling potential weed problems in alfalfa and small grain fields. Right now there are winter annual and biennial weeds actively growing in most of the ...

Weed woes can get really ugly when those weeds have gone to seed. On the latest episode of You Bet Your Garden, host Mike McGrath gives the details on how to get rid of those weeds without planting ...

Drought notoriously impacts many facets of wheat production. Growers deal with reduced yields and shortened plant heights while facing other issues that cloud a crop’s success. Little moisture also ...

Keeping ahead of weeds and controlling them when they are small is essential for good weed management. This requires persistence throughout the entire growing season to remove weeds as they emerge.

It was my pleasure last week to attend a four-hour symposium on weeds presented by an extremely knowledgeable Massachusetts Extension Specialist from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. If you ...

Weed seeds are among the most patient organisms in nature. Many weeds can produce thousands of seeds per plant per year, and those seeds might lie dormant for decades, just waiting for the right ...

Answer: Last week I asked NMSU Extension Weed Specialist Leslie Beck to explain why annual weeds like sandburs and goatheads are so difficult to control and to give us options for managing them ...

We went through a long, cold winter. The warm, sunny days of spring are starting to roll in. When we get outside to work in the yard, we are going to want to focus our time on the yard and garden ...

Q: What is the best fertilizer for roses and how often should it be applied? A: Roses have a hearty appetite, and if you keep them well fed, they’ll reward you with abundant blooms all summer long.