Are weeds taking over your landscape? The Sonoma County Master Gardeners would like to show you how to control those pesky invaders without resorting to harsh chemicals during a free class March 8.

Boiling water is an effective way to kill weeds without using chemicals. It's best used for annual weeds, in cooler weather, and far away from plants you don't want to kill. Other effective methods ...

There's a pantry staple that can double as a weed killer, but you'll need to wield its herbicidal power carefully. Use this ...

We decided to visit family in Brownsville this past week and while here, I can’t help but to reflect on a growing problem while away from home. For some reason, I always feel a bit guilty when my ...

To use your homemade weed killer, spray on the leaves and stems of your target plant. Choose a sunny day when the weeds are ...

Heat is a known way to kill weeds. You can buy flame weeders that emit a stream of propane-powered fire or steam weeders that blast out super-heated steam to destroy weeds. Both are suitable methods ...

Weeds are among those plants that are negative and unwanted. But they are inevitable, unrestrained. While you plant a flower bed or a cluster of herbs, you can’t stop them from sticking out their tips ...

Dealing with pests and unwanted vegetation in an effective and environmentally-friendly way sometimes requires and old-school ...

Many early spring weeds are easy to pull up, preventing future growth. Avoid using herbicides on easily removable weeds and consider the environmental impact. Some weed killers can damage trees and ...