Types of Weed
These persistent invaders can be divided into four groups:
Annual Weeds
The ones that last for one growing season only but which leave their seeds for next year
Examples:
- Fat Hen (pictured above)
- Chickweed
- Groundsel
- Shepherd’s Purse
- Speedwell
Perennial and Deep Rooted Weeds
The ones that keep coming back, year after year, that can grow again from even the smallest left-over segment.
Examples:
- Ground Elder (pictured above)
- Bindweed
- Couch Grass
- Creeping Thistle
- Dock
Woody Weeds
Seedlings and weeds that develop a woody stem.
Examples:
- Brambles (pictured above)
- Japanese Knotweed
- Nettles
- Sycamore Seedlings
Lawn Weeds
The plants that can grow so vigorously, they simply ‘suffocate’ the grass.
Examples:
- Dandelion (pictured above)
- Clover
- Buttercup
- Daisy
See also:
Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.
Chemical Information
Children, Pets, Wildlife
Information on usage of pesticide when children, pets and/or wildlife are a consideration.
Chemical Usage, Storage, Disposal
Important advice on using chemicals in the garden, chemical storage and safe disposal.
