What is a Broadleaf Weed?

Even with proper care and weed control, lawns and gardens can still be bothered by an occasional weed or two. The majority of which taking the form of broadleaf weeds. Thankfully, a broadleaf weed is one of the easiest types of weeds to identify. Generally, the leaves are broad and flat, as with dandelions. However, the narrow leaves of wild garlic are the exception. In addition to dandelion and wild garlic, other common broadleaf weeds include wild violet, morning glory, thistle, goldenrod, ragweed, spurge, plantain, chickweed, and clover. Broadleaf weed control usually requires the use of specially formulated broadleaf herbicide. However, before taking any action, especially where the use of chemicals is concerned, homeowners are encouraged to take some precautionary measures. First, correctly identify the target weed and then try to determine why the weed is there to begin with. Weeds can be indicators of underlying problems. For example, a variety of weeds may indicate poor soil ...  more

Even with proper care and weed control, lawns and gardens can still be bothered by an occasional weed or two. The majority of which taking the form of broadleaf weeds. Thankfully, a broadleaf weed is one of the easiest types of weeds to identify. Generally, the leaves are broad and flat, as with dandelions. However, the narrow leaves of wild garlic are the exception. In addition to dandelion and wild garlic, other common broadleaf weeds include wild violet, morning glory, thistle, goldenrod, ragweed, spurge, plantain, chickweed, and clover. Broadleaf weed control usually requires the use of specially formulated broadleaf herbicide. However, before taking any action, especially where the use of chemicals is concerned, homeowners are encouraged to take some precautionary measures.  more