The Miriam Webster dictionary defines a weed as “a plant that is not valued where it is growing and is usually of vigorous growth, especially: one that tends to overgrow or choke out more desirable plants.”
As is the case with countless other subject areas, beauty is always in the eye of the beholder. What’s undesirable for a gardener may be desirable for a pollinator or an herbalist.
IN THIS SERIES we will look at different types of common garden weeds – native/non-native, invasive and/or noxious, annual, or perennial. Why? Because understanding the differences in a weed’s specific characteristics and growing conditions is essential for weed management.
