Diatomaceous Earth in the Garden
Karen Diatomaceous earth is a a naturally occurring substance formed from fossilized diatoms, a single celled organism with an outer coating containing silica, the primary ingredient in glass. It has numerous…
Weeds and Their Control: Brazilian Pepper Tree (Schinus terebinthifolia)
Also called Christmasberry tree and Florida holly, this evergreen shrub or small tree is a member of the cashew family, Anacardiaceae, that also includes poison ivy, sumac, and smoke tree.…
Weeds and Their Control: Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris)
Also known as felon herb, mugwort is a rhizomatous herbaceous perennial and a member of the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisies, yarrow, and lettuce. It is native to…
Weeds and Their Control: Hemp Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum)
Also known as Indian hemp, this bushy herbaceous perennial is a member of the dogbane family, Apocynaceae, that also includes milkweed, periwinkle, and oleander. It is native to North America…
Weeds and Their Control: Mayweed (Anthemis cotula)
Also called common dog fennel and stinking chamomile, mayweed is an annual belonging the the aster family, Asteraceae, that also includes daisy, yarrow and lettuce. It is native to Eurasia…
Weeds and Their Control: Broomsedge (Andropogon virginicus)
Also called whiskey grass, broomsedge is bunch grass native to southeastern US but has expanded its native range and can be found in the Midwest, Northeast, California and Hawaii. The…
Weeds and Their Control: Scarlet Pimpernel (Anagallis arvensis)
Scarlet pimpernel is an annual native to Europe, western Asia and North Africa but was widely introduced as an ornamental and is now is found in throughout the US. Although…
Weeds and Their Control: Garlic Mustard (Alliaria petiolata)
Garlic mustard is a biennial weed in the mustard family, Brassicaceae, that also includes broccoli, radishes, and alyssum. It is native to Europe, western and central Asia, andnorthwestern Africa but…
Weeds and Their Control: Moth Mullein (Verbascum blattaria)
Native to Eurasia and North Africa, moth mullein was introduced into the US before 1818 and has naturalized in disturbed areas such as roadsides and fencerows in most of the…
Weeds and Their Control: Common Yarrow (Achillea millefolium)
Common yarrow, also known as milfoil, is a rhizomateous herbaceous perennial native to the temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere Asia, Europe and North America where it grows in open…