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.

One upside? Weeds can provide important clues about the quality of your garden soil, such as its pH level. "Why do we care ...

Plantain, also known as broadleaf plantain (Plantago major), is native to Europe and certain parts of Asia. This perennial plant produces greenish flowers and has large, oval-shaped leaves that ...

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won’t grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won’t grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won't grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won’t grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won't grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won't grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.

This June 9, 2025 image provided by Jessica Damiano shows broadleaf plantain in a Long Island, New York, lawn. Uncredited/Jessica Damiano This May 19, 2015 image provided by Bugwood.org shows ...

Both broadleaf and buckhorn plantain won’t grow unless the soil is compacted. Core aerate the lawn in spring and fall to allow water and air to circulate through it freely.