Lawn Weeds | University of Maryland Extension

Updated: June 21, 2024

Weed Identification Photos in Maryland

Identify common Maryland weeds using our extensive collection of photos.

Updated: May 2, 2023

Common Home Lawn Weeds In Maryland

Are you trying to identify the common lawn & garden weeds you find at home in Maryland? Our guide can help you identify the weeds giving you grief.

Updated: August 12, 2024

Japanese Stiltgrass in Home Landscapes

How to identify and manage invasive Japanese stiltgrass using an Integrated Pest Management approach.

Details of Japanese stiltgrass with white line down the center of leaf blades

Updated: June 21, 2024

Hedge Bindweed

Identification and management strategies for bindweed. Morning glory is closely related to bindweed.

Updated: March 1, 2024

Mugwort

Identification and control measures for mugwort weeds.

Updated: February 21, 2024

Roughstalk Bluegrass

Identify and manage roughstalk bluegrass in lawns.

Updated: December 21, 2023

Corn Gluten for Crabgrass Control

Corn gluten may not be all it's cracked up to be!

Updated: May 30, 2023

Know Your Foxtails (FS-2023-0658)

Yellow, green, and giant foxtail are the three most common weedy foxtail species in Maryland. Knowing the differences between foxtail species and look-alike grassy weeds can assist with identification, and the selection of effective weed management strategies. Title: Know Your Foxtails (FS-2023-0658); Authors: Dwayne D. Joseph, and Leo Kerner

Updated: March 13, 2023

Crabgrass

Identify and manage crabgrass weeds.

Updated: March 3, 2023

Yellow Nutsedge

Identify and manage yellow nutsedge weeds.