Weeds Aren’t Just Nuisances, They’re Messengers. Here’s What They Can Tell You

Weeds aren’t just nuisances, they’re messengers. Here’s what they can tell you

By JESSICA DAMIANO Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party. They’re messengers with important information that requires our attention. We just have to learn to speak their language. This April 11, 2020 image provided by Jessica Damiano shows dandelion flowers in bloom on Long Island, New …

In the Garden: If you’re going to garden, you’re going to have weeds

David Hobson humorously accepts that weeds are part of gardening, sharing tips like mulching and regular upkeep. Despite the mess, he finds joy in the process and concludes: mulch often, hoe dry, pull wet.

Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you.

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party. They’re messengers with important information that requires our attention. We just have to learn to speak their language. What common lawn weeds tell us A dandelion popping up in the lawn is there because the soil is infertile and the grass is too …

Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you

Although it's tempting to reach for a spray bottle when weeds pop up in your lawn, that shouldn't be your first impulse.