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Questions tagged [weeds]

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What is this (probably) weed with nice fern-like foliage?

What is this (probably) weed with nice fern-like foliage? A detail from the top right of the second photo, where the stem of a plant in the background that appears to be the same species is visible: More photos (update on request): If…
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What is this strongly scenting ground covering weed?

Here is a weed I gathered the seeds from last year. It had bloomed on a Mediterranean island, Corsica, up in the mountains (around 2000 meters above see level, I believe snow covered 2-3 months pour year). I was so amazed by the strong scent of the…
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What is this large leaved young tree (US midwest region)?

What is this plant, and maybe more importantly, how big could it get? I like the large leaves (they're approx 18" wide) but will have to cut it down if it plans to get too large.
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What is this ground cover weed similar to Galenia

What is this ground cover weed similar to Galenia? It seems to grow in the same environment and it has a blue tone to its leaves compared to galenia. Galenia has a semi-succulent leaf, whereas this weed does not, its leaf is quite fine. Both weeds…
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What plant is this? A weed?

I just moved into a new house and have a couple of these in the back yard. Not sure if it is a weed or an ornamental. Anyone recognize it? Bay Area, CA (usda zone 9a/b)
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Is this a weed or an ornamental plant?

We think it showed up one year later than it was supposed to My wife planted some bulbs and not all of them turned into a plant the year before. We do not know if it is a weed or one of her bulbs
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What is this plant found in Arizona that grew to 4 feet tall in a few months?

This plant started growing this spring in my back yard in Arizona. It is now a few months later and the plant is about 4 feet tall. Can someone tell me what this is?
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Is this a weed or vegetable

I have this plant growing in my raised bed that I did not plant. Is this a weed or a useful vegetable plant? Need help identifying the plant.
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What is this lawn weed with whorled leaves found in New Brunswick, Canada?

I had new sod laid in July '15. I noticed a few of these weeds in Summer of '16. Now, in Spring of '17, there are clumps of them all over my lawn. There are none in my neighbor's or at the side of my house where it's still original grass. I'm…
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Paver bricks -- handling weeds without bad chemicals

I have paver bricks with this cracks between each brick and weeds. Handling the weeds is a challenge for my wife and I. Any suggestions? Our strategy now is: hand pick the weeds use a power washer fill the cracks in with locking sand
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What is this low-growing lawn weed with small white flowers in Massachusetts?

Can anyone help me identify this? It's popped up in my lawn in early spring. I live in Massachusetts and this thing is everywhere. It covers the ground so well, I'm afraid it'll keep grass from coming in. The leaves are small, very low to the…
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Is this a weed growing in my old tomato plant pot?

Last year I had a tomato plant in this pot, which I cut back at end of the season when it died. In the pot now this is growing. Is this a weed?
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What is this choko-like vine, and how can I get rid of it and ensure it doesn't return?

What is this choko-like vine, growing near Toowoomba, Australia? What is the best method to permanently get rid of the plant? The first picture shows the 'fruit' hanging on the vine, which is growing amongs some camellias. Te second photo shows the…
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What is this whispy grass stalk with a red base and thick woody roots, and how can I get rid of it?

This grass is slowly taking over my yard, and it's highly irritating as it grows at 3-5 times the speed of the rest of the lawn. I'd dearly love to get rid of it, but broadleaf weed killer is not effective and pulling several hundred if not…
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Most durable approach to preventing weeds in garden paths?

I can get some satisfaction out of a freshly weeded bed of veggies, but weeding paths is just a chore. So I'm looking around for a good solution. I don't mind investing some time and effort, as long as the pay off is worth it. My current thought…
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