Purslane (Portulaca oleracea) might seem harmless with its small yellow flowers, but this aggressive annual weed can quickly overtake garden beds and lawns if left unchecked. Sometimes mistaken for ...

One upside? Weeds can provide important clues about the quality of your garden soil, such as its pH level. "Why do we care ...

As the weather warms up and the UK experiences a mini heatwave, gardening experts have issued a warning to homeowners about a ...

Some of those gorgeous flowers that have been growing so well might actually be harming your garden - these common weeds are hard to spot and can cause havoc if left to spread. Gardening expert Harry ...

Weeds are a common problem in gardens, but this simple method can help to prevent them and save you the trouble of pulling or ...

There are several companion plants that grow well alongside tomatoes, including crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum), which ...

For those who avoid chemical weed killers, white vinegar, baking soda, salt and hot water are common remedies suggested for the job, though they do not solve some of the harder bits of weed removal ...

A garden weed posing as a pretty flower can cause havoc in many gardens, and it doesn't need direct sunlight to thrive and spread at a rapid rate ...

Key Points Household vinegars have a lower percentage of acetic acid than horticultural vinegars. Vinegars with higher ...

As some of you may have noticed, I did not publish a Father’s Day column last weekend. This was by intent. For those seven ...

Know thy enemy' isn’t just good advice for detectives—it’s essential wisdom for gardeners facing off against cunning invaders like garlic mustard and narrow-leaf dock ...

Although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle when weeds pop up in your lawn, that shouldn't be your first impulse.