What Kind of Weed Killers to Use The best way to get rid of weeds once they’re growing it simply to pull them up. You can use ...

Weed eaters: Goats bred as groundskeepers catch on in B.C. Only one herd bred for weed control in Canada — and some of the are being used to keep Kamloops weed-free — even 2.5-metre high thistle.

Mulching is a great way to prevent thistle from taking root. Doing so will help keep the plant's seeds from germinating.

The goat menu includes leafy spurge, absinthe and Canada thistle. (Matt Howard/CBC) Maathius said the benefits of using goats for weed management just make sense.

With pointed, purplish bracts, this weed can adapt to any type of soil conditions, remaining unfazed by mowing or plowing. Difficult to control, it can withstand grazing, burning and herbicides.

Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is probably near the top of the list for just about any gardener and farmers too for that matter. It is a tough perennial broadleaf weed ...

Overall, the review found the number of weeds went up but grass species declined. Leafy spurge was an exception — these declined after goats passed through. Canada thistle, however, increased.

Controlling Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) is one of the most pressing concerns of organic field crop growers. Not only can it limit yield but it can determine what it is possible to grow in a field ...

How to Get Rid of Thistle Weeds for Good Family Handyman burns the tissue Weed ornamental beds regularly, keeping an eye out for thistle seedlings. Repeat the application after a few weeks. Landscape ...

I was once asked during a pasture management presentation to name my favorite plant. Of all the options of grass, forb, shrub ...