There are as many different ideas about favorite crops, plants and flowers as there are farmers and gardeners, but everyone can agree on at least one thing: weeds are no fun! Whether they're crowding out your perennials or getting in the way of healthy forage, weeds present an ongoing challenge for anyone who wants to grow anything.
UGA Extension provides advice on controlling and preventing common weeds like crabgrass, pigweed, henbit, and chickweed to help commercial farmers and home gardeners have the most trouble-free growing seasons possible.
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On-Site and Telephone Consultation Available in many county offices for ag producers.
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Organic Agriculture Certificate Program Understand organic agriculture production in the southeastern United States.
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Production Meetings Updates on local issues for growers and producers.
- Annual Bluegrass Control in Residential Turfgrass (B 1394) Annual bluegrass (Poa annua L.) is a problematic winter annual weed in residential turf. Compared to most turfgrasses, annual bluegrass has a lighter green color, coarser leaf texture and produces uns…
- Weed Control in Home Lawns (B 978) Weeds can be major pests of home lawns. Due to differences in color, leaf size, shape and growth habit, weeds detract from the natural beauty of desirable turfgrasses. Additionally, weeds compete with…
- Weed Wizard Series: Controlling Poison Ivy in the Landscape (C 867-10) Poison ivy (Rhus radicans) is a common poisonous plant in Georgia. Its preferred habitat is moist, deciduous forests and wooded areas; however, it is also found in pastures, fence rows, ornamental pla…
- Weed Wizard Series: Controlling Florida Betony in the Landscape (C 867-11) Florida betony is a “winter” perennial and has a square stem with opposite leaves. Florida betony (also called rattlesnake weed and hedge nettle) is a problem weed in both turfgrasses and ornamentals.
Websites
UGA-affiliated sites
UGA Weed Science The weed science faculty and staff are committed to providing the information and resources you need to answer your weed control questions.
Sustainable Agriculture at UGA Brings together information on sustainable agriculture including weed management and other resources.
Forest Weed Control Weed control recommendations for forests.
Invasive and Exotic Plants Lists of noxious weeds in North America.
UGA Department of Crop and Soil Sciences Learn more about the crop and soil sciences department at the UGA College of Agricultural of Environmental Sciences.
Weed Management Information from Georgia Turf on weed management.
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Buttercup Control
Buttercup is one of the most prolific spring weeds and is easily recognized by its bright, glossy yellow flowers.
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Winter Garden Prep
The last weeks of summer are the ideal time to prepare your garden for winter vegetables.
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Stop, Read, Apply
Using pesticides is safe and legal but requires following label directions in their entirety.