A common early spring weed, purple deadnettle (Lamium purpureum) is a member of the mint family and grows in large clumps in lawns and in disturbed fields. Since it starts growing as early as April, it is often the only green (well, purplish green) thing in the lawn. Its tiny flowers serve as an early source of food for bees. Native to Europe …
Learn About Invasive Plants & Weeds
Learning about invasive plants and weeds can help us make decisions about the plants in our garden. Invasive plants may look beautiful but they can quickly take over your garden and are hard to get rid of. Weeds are normal in any garden, but to get rid of them, they have to be identified first. Learn about invasive plants so that you can avoid planting them. Learn about weeds to find ways to remove them and control them in your garden.
How To Identify Poison Ivy
Every gardener will encounter poison ivy at some point. It’s an important plant to be able to identify – even when it doesn’t have leaves. All parts of the plant are poisonous. While some people may not have a reaction to this plant, many will get an itchy, painful rash. The substance (uroshiol) that causes the rash or blisters can be …