While the sweet yellow blooms of creeping buttercup (Ranunculus spp.) look innocent enough, the plant is an invasive, short-lived perennial weed that can be harmful to pets and livestock. Buttercups ...

Spring has sprung and gardeners are digging in. Got questions as you carry on? Get answers from Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

Q: Is it really necessary to prune all of the fronds off of my ferns every spring? A: The only reason for removing the old fronds from ferns is aesthetic. Over the winter, a majority of the fronds get ...

Creeping buttercups are recognisable in the way they grow with runners. The iconic yellow flowers are around 0.8 inches (2cm) across and have hairy leaves which are divided into three lobes with ...

Some weeds are hideous -- you see them and yank them out. Others may beguile you with a pretty face, not making their true nature known until they've established themselves so firmly that rooting them ...

Driving around the region right now, it is easy to find lots of beautiful yellow flowers blooming in fields and pastures. While these flowers look beautiful, they represent an infestation that has ...

Q: Any advice on the best way to tackle creeping buttercup without using weed killer? It’s starting to take over some of my flower beds, where it’s smothering perennials and smaller shrubs. MJ, Co ...

Buttercups are putting on a great show at present. Did you know that we have three different kinds of them? All three are native Irish wild plants and all three are common and widespread. The trio can ...