From afar, our yard seems lush to the person who has never seen what crabgrass looks like. So, how can I call a weed a “weed,” if it fools, at least, some of the people some of the time?
According to the publication “Weed Science” that comes in volumes and supplements, there are more than 600 weeds in Florida and new ones are showing up everyday together with the migration of the masses toward south, their seeds and spores riding on the cars, trains, boats, and luggage. With the fast spread of the northern species down south, we shall need planned parenting for weeds, in other words, limiting weed seeds into an area.
Weeds are plants that thrive in disturbed or cultivated areas and in sunlight, shade, or semi-shade. Most weeds are invasive. They establish roots immediately and prosper where other plants do not dare to venture. Still, by plowing, mulching, and constant vigilance, one can control the spread of most weeds in the garden and flower beds.
In reality, weeds impart some wisdom through their surprising qualities.
growing a hanging tomato plant