It’s been said that a weed is just a plant growing where you don’t want it to. Some are aggressive to the point of being invasive, while others have redeeming qualities you might want to consider ...

HAMPSTEAD | The Pender County Extension Master Gardener Speakers’ Bureau presents a free “Weed Identification Class,” 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Pender County Public Library, 75 Library Drive.

Dear Dr. Dirt: There are very low-growing clumps of weeds with tiny, baby blue flowers in the lawn. I have never noticed them before since the lawn has been pretty much weed free — no dandelions. Is ...