Broadleaf weeds

Bindii, also known as Soliva sessilis, is a low-growing, annual weed characterized by its small, sharp seeds that can cause discomfort when stepped on. It thrives in lawns and gardens, particularly during the warmer months, and is challenging to control once established due to its prolific seeding.

Blue Heliotrope (Heliotropium amplexicaule) is an invasive perennial weed known for its clusters of fragrant, blue-purple flowers. It spreads rapidly, particularly in disturbed soils, and is toxic to livestock, making it a significant agricultural pest.

Capeweed (Arctotheca calendula) is an invasive annual or biennial herb featuring distinctive yellow daisy-like flowers and a rosette of dark green, lobed leaves. It commonly invades pastures and lawns, thriving in disturbed soils and outcompeting native vegetation.

Catsear (Hypochaeris radicata), often mistaken for dandelion, is a perennial weed with bright yellow flowers and hairy, deeply lobed leaves. It commonly infests lawns, pastures, and roadsides, thriving in a variety of soil conditions and outcompeting more desirable plants.

Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a common, low-growing annual weed with small, white star-shaped flowers and delicate, oval leaves. It flourishes in cool, moist conditions, spreading rapidly across lawns and gardens, where it can outcompete other plants for resources.

Cinderella Weed (Synedrella nodiflora) is an annual herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and opposite, serrated leaves. It thrives in disturbed soils, spreading quickly and becoming a common weed in gardens, fields, and along roadsides.

Cotula (Cotula spp.) is a genus of low-growing, mat-forming perennial plants known for their small, yellow or white button-like flowers. These plants often colonize lawns, gardens, and disturbed areas, where they can spread rapidly and compete with more desirable vegetation.

Creeping Buttercup (Ranunculus repens) is a perennial weed with bright yellow, glossy flowers and deeply lobed leaves. It spreads aggressively through stolons, thriving in damp, poorly drained soils, and can dominate lawns and garden beds, making it difficult to control.

Creeping Charlie (Glechoma hederacea), also known as ground ivy, is a perennial weed with rounded, scalloped leaves and small, purple-blue flowers. It spreads rapidly through stolons, forming dense mats in lawns and gardens, and is challenging to eradicate once established.

Creeping Indigo (Indigofera spicata) is a low-growing perennial weed with small, pinkish flowers and compound leaves. It spreads aggressively in warm climates, often invading lawns and pastures, and is toxic to livestock, posing a risk to agricultural productivity.

Creeping Oxalis (Oxalis corniculata) is a low-growing perennial weed with shamrock-like leaves and small yellow flowers. It spreads rapidly through creeping stems and seeds, invading lawns, gardens, and other disturbed areas, often outcompeting desirable plants for resources.

Cudweed (Gnaphalium spp.) typically have small, white or yellowish flowers and woolly or hairy leaves. Cudweed can be found in various habitats, including lawns, fields, and waste areas, where it often forms dense patches and competes with other vegetation.

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) is a perennial weed with bright yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves. Its seeds are carried by the wind, allowing it to spread easily and colonize lawns, gardens, and other open areas.  Despite being considered a nuisance by some, dandelions have culinary and medicinal uses and are valued by some for their nutritional benefits.

Broadleaf dock (Rumex obtusifolius) is a perennial weed characterized by its large, broad, oval to lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. It produces tall flower spikes with clusters of greenish to reddish-brown seeds. Commonly found in disturbed areas, pastures, and along roadsides, broadleaf dock can be challenging to eradicate due to its deep taproot and ability to regrow from fragments left in the soil.

Fleabane typically refers to plants in the genus Erigeron, which encompasses numerous species of annual and perennial herbs in the Asteraceae family. These plants are characterized by their small, daisy-like flowers with numerous narrow petals and often grow in clusters. Fleabane weeds are common in fields, pastures, and disturbed areas.

Cardamine hirsuta, commonly known as hairy bittercress or flickweed, is an annual weed in the Brassicaceae family. It's characterized by its small size, with delicate, compound leaves and tiny white flowers that develop into elongated seedpods. Hairy bittercress is often found in lawns, gardens, and disturbed areas, where it can spread rapidly and produce seeds explosively when touched or disturbed, earning it the nickname "flickweed."

Gomphrena Weed is a low-growing annual weed in the Amaranthaceae family. It has small, rounded leaves and tiny, pink to purple flowers that form dense clusters. Prostrate globe amaranth is often found in disturbed areas, along roadsides, and in agricultural fields. It can spread rapidly and is considered a nuisance weed in some regions, particularly in warm climates.

Khaki weed, scientifically known as Alternanthera pungens, is a low-growing annual weed native to South America but has spread to various parts of the world. It belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. This weed has distinctive khaki-colored leaves that are tough and spiky, making it troublesome for livestock and reducing pasture productivity. It spreads quickly, particularly in areas with poor soil or disturbance, and can be challenging to control due to its ability to regenerate from stem fragments.

Lamb's tongue, also known as Plantago lanceolata, is a common lawn weed characterized by its broad, lance-shaped leaves with prominent veins. It often forms rosettes and produces tall spikes of small, inconspicuous flowers, and is challenging to eradicate due to its deep taproot and resilience to mowing.

Marshmallow, scientifically known as Althaea officinalis, is a perennial weed with tall stems, lobed leaves, and pale pink flowers. It invades lawns and gardens, competing with grass and other plants, and can be challenging to control due to its extensive root system.Transform your outdoor space with our expert landscape design services. We'll work with you to create a beautiful and functional yard that meets your needs and exceeds your expectations.

Medic, scientifically known as Medicago spp., is a common lawn weed with trifoliate leaves and clusters of small, yellow flowers. It often colonizes lawns and pastures, competing with grass for resources, and can be challenging to control due to its ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Mexican clover, scientifically known as Richardia scabra, is a low-growing perennial weed with clover-like leaves and small, white flowers. It spreads rapidly in lawns, competing with grass and forming dense patches, and can be difficult to eradicate due to its prolific seed production and ability to tolerate various growing conditions.

Pearlwort, scientifically known as Sagina spp., is a low-growing perennial weed with tiny, rounded leaves and small white flowers. It forms dense mats in lawns and other turf areas, competing with grass for resources, and can be challenging to control due to its ability to spread rapidly and tolerate mowing.

Pennywort, scientifically known as Hydrocotyle spp., is a creeping perennial weed with round, coin-shaped leaves and small white or green flowers. It proliferates in moist, shaded areas of lawns, forming dense mats and crowding out desirable grass species, often proving difficult to eradicate due to its resilient nature and ability to regenerate from stem fragments.

Pigweed, scientifically known as Amaranthus spp., is an annual weed with broad leaves and a fast growth rate. It competes with desirable plants in lawns and gardens, and its prolific seeding can make it challenging to control without proper management practices.

LPlantain, scientifically known as Plantago spp., is a common perennial weed with broad, ribbed leaves that often grow in a basal rosette. It produces tall spikes of small, inconspicuous flowers and is frequently found in lawns, gardens, and other disturbed areas, where it can be challenging to control due to its deep taproot and resilience to mowing.

Red caustic weed,  known as Euphorbia drummondii, is a highly invasive annual weed with bright red stems and small, inconspicuous flowers. It spreads rapidly in disturbed areas, including lawns and gardens, and can be toxic to livestock and humans upon contact, making it a significant nuisance and health concern.

Red-flowered mallow, scientifically known as Malvastrum coccineum, is a perennial weed with distinctive red flowers and lobed leaves. It invades lawns, gardens, and other disturbed areas, competing with desirable plants for resources, and can be challenging to control due to its prolific seeding and ability to regenerate from root fragments.

Shepherd's purse, scientifically known as Capsella bursa-pastoris, is an annual weed with heart-shaped seed pods resembling purses, hence its name. It has small white flowers and forms rosettes of deeply lobed leaves. Shepherd's purse is commonly found in lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields, where it can be difficult to control due to its prolific seeding and ability to thrive in various conditions.

Singapore daisy, scientifically known as Sphagneticola trilobata, is a fast-growing perennial weed with bright yellow, daisy-like flowers and trailing stems. It invades lawns, gardens, and other open areas, forming dense mats and outcompeting native vegetation, and can be challenging to control due to its ability to spread rapidly through both seeds and stem fragments.

Thistle refers to various plants in the genus Cirsium and Carduus, characterized by prickly leaves and stems, and often with showy purple or pink flowers. These biennial or perennial weeds invade pastures, roadsides, and disturbed areas, competing with desirable plants for resources, and can be challenging to control due to their deep taproots and prolific seeding.

Toad Rush, scientifically known as Juncus bufonius, is an annual weed with cylindrical stems and small, inconspicuous flowers. It commonly invades lawns, gardens, and other moist, disturbed areas, where it can form dense clumps and compete with desirable vegetation for resources. Despite its diminutive size, Toad Rush can be challenging to control due to its ability to spread rapidly and tolerate a wide range of growing conditions.

White clover, scientifically known as Trifolium repens, is a perennial weed with trifoliate leaves and small white flowers borne in dense clusters. It commonly infiltrates lawns and pastures, where it competes with grass for resources and provides a challenge for lawn maintenance due to its resilience to mowing and ability to fix nitrogen in the soil.

Wireweed, scientifically known as Polygonum aviculare, is an annual weed with wiry stems and small, inconspicuous flowers. It spreads rapidly in lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields, forming dense mats and competing with desirable plants for resources. Wireweed can be challenging to control due to its ability to thrive in various soil types and tolerate frequent mowing.

Bahia grass, scientifically known as Paspalum notatum, is a perennial grass weed often found in lawns, pastures, and roadsides. While it's cultivated in some regions as a forage or turfgrass, it can become invasive in lawns, forming dense clumps and competing with desired grass species. Its tough, wiry texture and resistance to many common herbicides make it challenging to control once established.

Carpet grass, scientifically known as Axonopus affinis, is a low-growing perennial grass weed that forms dense mats in lawns and landscapes. While it's sometimes intentionally planted as a low-maintenance turfgrass in warm climates, it can become invasive and crowd out desired grass species. Its ability to thrive in poor soils and tolerate heavy foot traffic makes it challenging to control once established without proper management practices.

Couch grass, scientifically known as Cynodon dactylon, is a perennial grass weed with aggressive spreading rhizomes that form dense mats in lawns and landscapes. Though it's sometimes used as turfgrass in warmer regions for its durability, it can quickly become invasive and dominate lawns, crowding out desired grass species. Its ability to tolerate drought, heat, and heavy foot traffic makes it challenging to control without diligent management and herbicide application.

Crowfoot weed, also known as buttercup weed, is a common annual or perennial weed in the Ranunculaceae family. It's characterized by its small, yellow flowers and deeply lobed leaves resembling crow's feet. Crowfoot weed often infests lawns, pastures, and agricultural fields, where it competes with desirable plants for resources and can be toxic to livestock if ingested in large quantities. Its ability to produce abundant seeds and tolerate a wide range of growing conditions makes it challenging to control without proper management practices.

False onion weed, scientifically known as Nothoscordum borbonicum, is a perennial weed with long, slender leaves resembling those of onions or garlic. It produces clusters of small white flowers and spreads rapidly in lawns, gardens, and other disturbed areas. False onion weed can be challenging to control due to its deep bulb-like roots and ability to regenerate from fragments, making it a persistent nuisance for gardeners and landscapers.

Fescue, typically desirable as a turfgrass species, can become a weed when it invades other grass species or areas where it's unwanted. Its aggressive growth habit and ability to outcompete other plants for resources make it a nuisance in lawns and landscapes where it's not desired.

Guildford grass, scientifically known as Rytidosperma sp., is a common weed in lawns, pastures, and disturbed areas, particularly in Australia. It forms dense clumps with narrow leaves and produces wiry flower stalks with spikelets. Its aggressive growth and ability to spread rapidly make it a challenge to control in landscapes where it competes with desired vegetation.

Kikuyu grass, scientifically known as Pennisetum clandestinum, is a perennial grass species often cultivated as a turfgrass in warm climates. However, it can become invasive and problematic when it spreads beyond its designated area, invading gardens, flowerbeds, and other landscapes. Its rapid growth, dense mat-forming habit, and ability to withstand various environmental conditions make it difficult to control once established.

Mullumbimby couch, scientifically known as Cynodon hybrida, is a creeping perennial grass weed that forms dense mats in lawns and landscapes, particularly in Australia. It spreads rapidly through stolons and rhizomes, crowding out desired grass species and becoming difficult to eradicate. Its resilience to drought and ability to tolerate a wide range of soil types make it a persistent nuisance for gardeners and landscapers.

Nutgrass, scientifically known as Cyperus rotundus, is a perennial weed with triangular stems and tuberous roots that resemble nuts, hence its name. It proliferates in lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields, forming dense patches and outcompeting desirable plants for resources. Its ability to regenerate from tiny nut-like tubers left in the soil makes it challenging to control, requiring persistent management efforts to eradicate.

Parramatta grass, scientifically known as Sporobolus africanus, is a perennial grass weed with wiry stems and dense clusters of seedheads. It infests lawns, pastures, and disturbed areas, forming thick mats and crowding out desired vegetation. Its ability to produce abundant seeds and withstand various environmental conditions makes it difficult to control without consistent management practices.

Paspalum, scientifically known as Paspalum spp., is a perennial grass weed commonly found in lawns, pastures, and other turf areas. It forms dense clumps and spreads rapidly through rhizomes, crowding out desirable grass species and creating a challenge for lawn maintenance.

Ryegrass, typically desirable as a turfgrass species, can become a weed when it invades other grass species or areas where it's not wanted. Its aggressive growth habit and ability to outcompete other plants for resources make it a nuisance in lawns and landscapes where it's not desired.

Summer grass, scientifically known as Digitaria spp., is an annual grass weed commonly found in lawns, gardens, and agricultural fields, particularly in warmer climates. It forms dense patches and competes with desirable grass species for resources, often creating unsightly patches in lawns. Its ability to produce abundant seeds and tolerate a wide range of environmental conditions makes it challenging to control without persistent management efforts.

Winter grass, scientifically known as Poa annua, is an annual grass weed that germinates in the fall and grows vigorously during the winter and spring months. It forms dense patches in lawns, gardens, and other turf areas, often creating unsightly spots in otherwise well-maintained grass. Its prolific seeding and ability to thrive in cooler temperatures make it difficult to control without consistent management practices.