In my garden right now, only one thing is really thriving. Sure, I’ve got nice spinach, kale and collards, and some decent beets (even if the tops look as dejected as the post-playoff Panthers). But ...

Learn Henbit Tea Benefits, how to harvest henbit safely, and how to make this nourishing spring herbal tea.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Field of flowering henbit weeds - Andrew L Hegdahl/Shutterstock Spring often brings a welcome burst of color to our gardens, but ...

Though they might irritate you, keep in mind that dandelions play an important role in sustaining the tiny critters that keep our environment thriving. Heather Cwach Special to The Star Driving about ...

In autumn, cooler temperatures and more regular rainfall do wonders to revive a tired summer lawn. At the same time, these favorable conditions spur a new flush of weed growth. Some weeds, like henbit ...

My lawn was covered with purple henbit weed last spring. I was told that a herbicide in fall would prevent this. What should I use and when? T.J. —Tulsa When henbit blooms in spring, it is too late ...

It starts as a harmless-looking patch of green when everything else in your yard is brown and sleepy. A few weeks later, those patches explode into a mat of leafy stems topped with tiny purple flowers ...

Here’s a little known fact: the purple-blooming weeds like henbit and deadnettle that are so easily spotted in the spring are actually growing in your lawn right now. As gardeners, we typically ...

Spring has officially sprung. The crabapples and flowering pears are in full bloom. Tulips and daffodils are starting their flower show. Henbit and dandelions are looking gorgeous. Are the last two ...

Bring up the topic of henbit, a prolific purple early spring flower, and most will probably assume the conversation is headed toward herbicides and early season lawn weed control and fertilization.