The undersides of chamberbitter leaves are lined with seed capsules. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Virginia buttonweed is easy to spot in lawns because of its small white flowers. Photo by Olivia McClure/LSU AgCenter
Mulberry weed can be a problem this time of year. Photo by Randy LaBauve/LSU AgCenter
Gardening isn’t always about the pretty stuff. And today we need to discuss a less-than-glamourous topic: weeds in landscape beds.
With summer dragging on, you may have had to limit the time you spend working outside in the heat. Perhaps you decided to let a few things go, like pulling weeds. But several weed species likely enjoyed your absence and grew vigorously behind your back.