{"id":12405,"date":"2024-03-14T14:38:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-14T18:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/?p=12405"},"modified":"2025-02-13T13:41:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T18:41:38","slug":"common-weeds-in-the-yard-and-garden","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/blog\/common-weeds-in-the-yard-and-garden\/","title":{"rendered":"Common Weeds in Virginia and How to Control Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"135\" data-end=\"457\">Weeds can quickly take over lawns and gardens, competing with your plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight. In Virginia\u2019s varied climate, certain weeds thrive and can be difficult to manage without the right approach. Identifying these common weeds is the first step to maintaining a healthy, beautiful lawn or garden.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"591\">Below is a guide to some of the most common weeds found in Virginia, along with recommended control methods to keep them in check.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"591\"><em>Need more help? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.meadowsfarms.com\/hours-locations\/?_gl=1*1gde8ji*_gcl_au*NjI1NDgwOTQ5LjE3MzkyODk3NjE.*_ga*MjE0NTg2MTEzNy4xNzMxMDgzNjA5*_ga_1LZBCEHNQW*MTczOTQ2NjQzNi45LjEuMTczOTQ3MTkxOS41NS4wLjA.\">Stop by Meadows Farms today<\/a> and let us help you keep your lawn and garden weed-free all season long!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weeds can quickly take over lawns and gardens, competing with your plants for nutrients, water, and sunlight. In Virginia\u2019s varied climate, certain weeds thrive and can be difficult to manage without the right approach. 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