Is that a weed?

Help identifying weeds in the garden

Have you ever had a plant pop up in the garden and wondered if you should leave it alone and see what happens?

A plant magically appears in the garden. Do you immediately pull it or leave it to grow and see if it has a pretty flower? New Jersey's Rutgers Cooperative Research and Extension has a website that will help you decide. Thumbnail photos are posted on their website to help you identify the plant. What one person calls a weed, you might call a beautiful plant. Click on the photo to read about the plant and find out if it will be a problem in your garden.

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Susan Mertz - For 13 years, I have worked for nurseries in Kansas City. I am the marketing director for Loma Vista Nursery. A Garden Journal, is my ...

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