One of the most ubiquitous types of weeds found in grass is common chickweed. It's a nuisance, but getting rid of it is easy!

Q: I have an ongoing issue with common chickweed in my backyard – and this year it's spread from my flower beds to the vegetable patch nearby. What can I do to get rid of it for good? A: Chickweed ...

Chickweed’s name can be deceiving—it is anything but small and vulnerable. This annual weed spreads with gusto, overtaking large swatches of thin turf and open soil. It has a mat-like growth habit ...

Q : This plant mysteriously appeared in my mailbox planter. Even though it has been well below freezing here in Sherwood, the plant seems to be thriving. It may be a weed but is dark green and ...

This week all the mystery plants were annual winter weeds. The mild, cool weather we had in the fall and early winter gave a quick startup to this annual problem. Weeds are rampant, and the recent ...

Common names used for Stellaria media elsewhere include starweed, satin flower and mouse ear. Here in Alaska, however, this pesky, low-growing plant is always referred to as “chickweed.” It is a ...

Q. I have a weed that I think is chickweed. I sprayed it in the fall, but it did not die. I'd prefer to control it organically, if possible. A. The weed in the picture you sent is chickweed. I assume ...