Release Date: 8/17/2025
Agriculture
Abstract
Weeds can be defined as unwanted plants or plants growing out of place. Proper identification and some understanding of how and why weeds are present in a lawn are important when selecting the best control strategy. Knowing if weeds were previously present in an area also helps homeowners prepare control measures in the future. Weed control should be a carefully planned and coordinated program.
About this Publication
This document is ENH884, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date March 2003. Revised September 2020 and December 2024. Visit the EDIS website at https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu for the currently supported version of this publication.
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