Weeds in the Lawn & Garden
Some weeds are just plants growing where they are not wanted, but they can also be dangerous or invasive species. Learn how to tell the difference and the best ways to deal with them in your yard.
For more information about invasive or potentially harmful plants, see Plants to Avoid and Invasive Species.
For information about alternatives to traditional pest control, see Biological Controls & IPM and Organic Gardening. For information about pesticide applicator training, CEUs, and licensing, see Training & CEUs.
UF/IFAS Sites
UF/IFAS Publications
- Bamboo Control
- Biological Control of Weeds
- Container Nursery Weed Control
- Herbicide Resistant Weeds
- Invasive Weeds
- Landscape Weeds
- Lawn Weeds
- Weed Management in Ornamentals and Turf
Other Sites & Publications
- Invasive Plants to Avoid--FNGLA
- Turfgrass Weed Management--University of Georgia
- Weed Control--University of Georgia
- Weeds Gone Wild--Plant Conservation Alliance's Alien Plant Working Group
- Return to Problems
General Resources
UF/IFAS Sites
- Entomology and Nematology Department
- Environmental Horticulture Department
- FAWN: Florida Automated Weather Network
- Florida Master Gardener Program
- Florida Partnership for Water, Agriculture & Community Sustainability at Hastings
- Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
- Gardening in a Minute
- Home Lawn Care--Turfgrass Science
- Horticultural Sciences Department
- IPM Florida
- Landscape Plants
- Living Green
- Pesticide Information Office
- Plant Pathology Department
- ProHort
- School Gardens
- Soil and Water Science Department
- Trees and Hurricanes
UF/IFAS Publications
State & Federal Agencies
- FDACS
- Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
- U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map--U.S. National Arboretum
Other University Sites
Organizations & Associations
- American Community Gardening Association
- American Horticultural Society
- Florida Native Plant Society
- International Society of Arboriculture
- International Society of Arboriculture (en español)
- International Society of Arboriculture, Florida Chapter
- National Garden Clubs
- North American Native Plant Society
Other Sites & Publications
Plant Hardiness Zones
