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2. www.rhs.org.uk › weeds › identify-common-weedsIdentify common weeds / RHS Gardening

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   Plants commonly referred to as weeds may have benefits for wildlife, but you may not want them growing in certain areas, or any part, of your garden. You don’t need to be an expert to identify the weeds in your garden. Our handy guide will help you to spot weeds and check how they grow and spread.

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4. diygarden.co.uk › pest-control › weed-identificationWeed Identification Guide - 70 Common Weed Species - DIY Garden

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   • Stinging Nettle. Botanical Name: Urtica dioica. Height: 1 – 2 metres. Notes: The Stinging Nettle is known by most for the skin irritation it causes upon direct contact.
   • Dandelion. Botanical Name: Taraxacum officinale. Height: 10 – 15 cm. Notes: A well-known garden weed with vibrant yellow flowers. You’ll typically find Dandelions in cultivated land and grassy areas.
   • Poison Ivy. Botanical Name: Toxicodendron radicans. Height: Up to 2 metres. Notes: Poison Ivy causes skin irritation through direct contact. You can find this plant growing in the forest understory.
   • Ground Ivy. Botanical Name: Glechoma hederaceae. Height: 5 – 50 cm. Notes: Ground Ivy grows in woodlands and garden lawns. It has highly distinctive kidney-shaped leaves and violet flowers.

5. www.gardenersworld.com › grow-plants › garden-weedsGarden weeds | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

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   Mar 12, 2024 · Learn how to identify and deal with 20 common garden weeds in the UK, from annuals to perennials. Find out how weeds can benefit wildlife and how to prevent them from spreading.

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7. www.gardenersworld.com › plants › five-ways-toFive Ways to Eradicate Weeds | BBC Gardeners World Magazine

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   Use a garden hand trowel to remove spreading weeds like couch grass. If digging up perennials such as bindweed or nettles, dig deep using a garden fork and be sure to pull up the whole root, as tiny pieces left will become new weeds. In this short video, Alan Titchmarsh shows how to weed by hand, to remove perennial weeds such as thistles and annua...

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   Hoe over bare areas of soil weekly to sever weed roots and create a dry surface that helps prevent weed seeds from germinating. Choose a dry day, so that weeds on the surface dehydrate, wither and die. Find out more about using a hoe.

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   Pull out annual weeds such as groundsel or chickweed with the roots, before they have a chance to set seed. Hand weed after rain has softened the soil, allowing you to pull out complete root systems. Weeds such as herb Robertdo not root deeply and are easy to remove by hand.

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   Scrape out weeds, such as dandelions or meadowgrass, between gaps in paving using a weeding tool or an old knife. Tease them out, roots and all. If you choose to use chemicals, you could also apply a residual path weedkiller afterwards, to prevent further weed growth.

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   If you have a bad perennial weed infestation and don't mind using chemicals, you could use a systemic weedkiller. Spray or dab onto dry leaves, when rain is not forecast, in midsummer. If tackling bindweed, train up a bamboo cane first to isolate from the other plants. Always read the label. Japanese knotweedcan be a very serious problem and can be...

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   Learn five ways to eradicate weeds, from hoeing to digging, with expert advice from Alan Titchmarsh. Find out how to identify and control annual and perennial weeds, and when to use chemicals or natural methods.

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8. horticulture.co.uk › common-garden-weeds30 Common Garden Weed Types (+ Images) | Horticulture.co.uk

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   • Nettles. BOTANICAL NAME: Urtica dioica. PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL / ANNUAL. UK NATIVE: YES. Topping our list of weeds are nasty nettles. There are both perennial and annual types of nettles which both grow in clumps, reaching up to 1.2m in height.
   • Docks. BOTANICAL NAME: Rumex crispus. PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL. UK NATIVE: YES. That said, once established, they are more of a pain than a stinging nettle sting!
   • Creeping Thistle. BOTANICAL NAME: Cirsium arvense. PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL. UK NATIVE: YES. When it comes to creeping thistle, you are going to want to get on top of the problem fast as, once established, this plant can be extremely difficult to eradicate completely.
   • Creeping Buttercup. BOTANICAL NAME: Ranunculus repens. PLANT TYPE: PERENNIAL. UK NATIVE: YES. Whilst the creeping buttercup does produce rather charming, yellow flowers, beloved by children trying to discern who likes butter, the plant itself is a rather irritating issue for gardeners.

9. practicalhome.uk › common-garden-weeds36 Common Garden Weeds: Your A to Z Guide - Practical Home

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   Learn how to identify and get rid of 36 common garden weeds, such as grassy, broadleaf and woody weeds. Find out their characteristics, life cycles, reproduction methods and tips to control them.

10. glenlivet-wildlife.co.uk › plants › common-weeds-ukCommon Weeds in the UK: A Guide to Identification and Role

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    Jun 17, 2023 · Learn how to identify and control common weeds in the UK, such as dandelion, bindweed, ground elder, and more. Discover how these unwanted plants contribute to the ecosystem and support wildlife.