Weed of the Week: Goat Head – Puncture Vine
Puncture Vine or Goat Head Weed or I have even heard it called Devil’s Weed (Tribulus terrestris) is showing up in Northern Colorado! Oh yay. The seeds or burrs of this weed easily puncture bike tires (hence the name!), you, and doggie paws. I think this is the...
Weed of the Week: Meadow Salsify (Tragopogon pratensis)
Meadow Salsify is often confused with Western Salsify and the common Dandelion. Upon closer examination there are significant differences between these plants. Meadow Salsify has smaller flowers that resemble the common dandelion flower but are on considerably longer...
Weed of the Week : Crabgrass
How do I get rid of Crabgrass? Crabgrass is going to be on everyone’s minds shortly. Spring is around the corner, and that means it almost time for the big green up. One of the biggest concern lawn care customers have is controlling weeds in their...
Weed of the Week : Redstem Filaree
Redstem Filaree (Erodium cicutarium) is a winter annual or biennual here in Northern Colorado. The weed got its’ name from the red stems on the plant which makes it easily identifiable. The stems are hairy and plants grow in a rosette pattern. Some of the...
