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      Weeds are the bane of every gardener's existence, but there are many ways to combat them safely and organically. Learn how in our guides!

      Top view, close-up of a flowering Goutweed plant. Goutweed, also known as Aegopodium podagraria, is a vigorous ground cover plant with distinctive foliage and tiny white flowers. Its leaves are deeply lobed, resembling small umbrellas, and emerge in dense clusters from creeping stems. The foliage is variegated, featuring shades of green and white. Goutweed produces delicate clusters of small white flowers held above the foliage on slender stalks.

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      How Do You Get Rid of Goutweed?

      Wondering where that pretty patch of variegated, flowering ground cover on the side of your house came from? Beginning to worry that it might take over your whole yard if you don’t do something to stop it? Goutweed is a problem plant for many gardeners in North America, but it can be eliminated if you’re committed to doing so. In this article, master gardener Liz Jaros tells you how to identify goutweed, discusses the problems it creates, and suggests some tried and true methods for getting rid of it.

      Garden cart in the garden filled with cut weeds and grass. Cleaning weeds in the garden to reuse weeds. Yellow yarrows, daisies, lilies and other plants grow in the garden.

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      7 Ways to Reuse Weeds in the Garden

      In this article, gardening expert Kaleigh Brillon shows you the silver lining of weeds: they make great fertilizer that’s completely free to use and will make a world of difference for your soil health.

      Weed With Flowers Growing in Field

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      Weeds With Flowers: 41 Flowering Weeds With Pictures

      Did you find a weed with flowers in your yard, but aren't quite sure what it is? It's important to understand about weeds and if that type is harmful or beneficial to your garden goals. In this article, we examine the most common weeds with flowers to help you identify what stays and what needs to be relocated.

      Bunch of common buckthorn berries

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      How to Get Rid of Common Buckthorn

      Did you find common buckthorn growing in your yard or near your garden and just want it gone? It can take several years to properly eradicate this plant from your yard, depending on how dense it is. In this article, certified master gardener Liz Jaros shares her top tips for removing common buckthorn from your yard or garden.

      Weed With Yellow Flower

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      Weeds With Yellow Flowers: Are They in Your Yard or Garden?

      Did you find a plant with yellow flowers in your garden space, but aren't sure what it is? There's actually a chance it could be a weed that's sprouted yellow flowers! In this article, we take a look at some of the most common yellow flowered weeds to help you identify these plants and replace them with other plants for local pollinators.

      Types of Weeds

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      27 Common Types of Weeds with Names & Picture Identification

      Let's face it, weeds can cause garden problems for gardeners. While some types of weeds can be nice looking, they can also be invasive. It can be difficult to identify each type of weed and prevent them from taking over your entire garden. Keep in mind that many weeds are good for pollinators, so it may be worth relocating them to another area, or leaving them be. In this article, we help you identify the most common types of weeds, with photos of each.

      Weed WIth Heart Shaped Leaves and Yellow Flower

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      Weeds With Heart Shaped Leaves: What Are They?

      Did you find some weeds with heart shaped leaves in your garden or around your home? Not sure what they are or if you should get rid of them? Generally speaking, weeds are an unwelcome sight in just about every garden. In this article, hobby gardener Jason Wilson looks at what these weeds are all about, with pictures for identification.

      Daylily Plant

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      How to Control, or Kill and Remove Daylilies From Your Garden

      Daylily weeds can be very invasive to areas around your home, or your personal gardening space. They can also be quite difficult to get rid of, so it's important to act quickly once you've spotted them. In this article, amateur gardener Jason Wilson examines several different methods to rid yourself of daylilies, and how to stop them from coming back.

      Poison Ivy Lookalike Boxelder

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      Plants That Look Like Poison Ivy: 11 Lookalikes To Be Aware Of

      Think you may have discovered some Poison Ivy near your home or in your garden? While it’s always good to be on the lookout, what you’ve found may not be Poison Ivy at all - just an incredibly convincing lookalike. Gardening expert Madison Moulton discusses the differences between these lookalikes and the real thing.