Chickweed is an annual weed. Annual weeds are less troublesome as far as control measures go. While they are known to sprout up nearly anywhere due to seed dispersal, their root systems are relatively shallow. This makes them easy to…
Ox-Eye Daisy is a perennial that spreads by seed and underground horizontal stems. Perennial weeds grow from root stalks year after year and spread by seeds and roots, and therefore the entire plant must be destroyed. Classification: Noxious Weed Recognizable…
Dandelions are the most common broadleaf weed found in most lawns. It is found in virtually every kind of habitat, from openings in deep woods to cultivated fields, from rocky hillsides to fertile gardens and lawns. Dandelions are often considered…
Scentless Chamomile is an annual or winter annual to short lived perennial that spreads by seed (approximately 400,000 seeds per plant). Annual weeds complete their lifecycle in one growing season. Annual weeds spread by seed, and therefore must be prevented…
Perennial Sow Thistle is a perennial that is commonly confused with Annual Sow-Thistle and Prickly Lettuce. Perennial weeds grow from root stalks year after year. Perennial weeds spread by seeds and roots, and therefore the entire plant must be destroyed….
Canada Thistle Canada Thistle is a perennial that spreads by seed and creeping roots. Feathery hairs (papppus) attach to seeds to aid in short distance dispersal. Perennial weeds grow from root stalks year after year. Perennial weeds spread by seeds…
Do you know the difference between restricted, noxious and nuisance weeds? Learn all about weeds in our blog. Information compliments of the Agricultural Industry AAA Fieldmen, Environment, Health & Safety handbook. The Weed Control Act Alberta’s Weed Control Act exists…
With the arrival of April, the Spring lawn thaw well underway and the grass happily poking through after being covered in a blanket of snow, we are starting to receive calls from our clients asking “When can I expect my…
