The village recently placed four benthic blankets, or mats, in Amityville Creek in Delano Preserve on top of beds of parrot feather, an invasive weed that forms in shallow, slow-moving water.

Then there are the weeds in the lawn, I mean meadow. Anyhow, meadow or lawn, dandelions are here. You can let seed fly or try to keep things somewhat in check by mowing and bagging up flowers.

Globe chamomile, or stinknet as the plant is often called, is a newer invasive weed popping up in Arizona. Here's what to know about it. ... yellow globular flowers and feathery carrot-like leaves.

Unmowed lawn. Most types of grass release pollen only when they grow tall. The pollen comes from a feathery flower that grows at the top. If you keep your lawn mowed, it's less likely to release ...

An invasive weed is taking over a popular northeast Georgia lake. Myriophyllum aquaticum, known as "parrot feather," is spreading around Lake Chatuge. There are several records of parrot feather ...

Parrot feather is one of the world's most invasive plants. It can grow into thick walls, choking off water-life and stifling the flow of boats and swimmers alike. The beauty of Lake Chatuge in ...

What common lawn weeds tell us. A dandelion popping up in the lawn is there because the soil is infertile and the grass is too thin. Fertilize and sow seeds for a fuller turf, ...