The hot, humid weather in New England has spurred on the growth of the weeds in my lawn and garden. In the intense heat, there was no way I was going outside to pull weeds. Then to my chagrin, I came down with swimmer's ear and was proscribed an antibiotic which made me sensitive to the sun. The threat posed by mosquitoes and West Nile Virus kept me in at twilight. Finally, today we had moderate temperatures and I was determined to tackle the weeds.
You have got to love the names chosen for weeds. I have previously posted a picture and description of carpetweed, which lived up to its name this month and carpeted a vast area of the yard. The beauty pictured here is named spotted spurge. The spotted spurge is a drudge for sure. It's everywhere. I have seen it in the lawns of my neighbors, so I am not alone in battling this blight. When left to its own devices it can cover up to 16 inches of ground. In a way it is nice to know just what you are doing battle with. In reviewing several websites, I have identified many of the other weeds growing in the yard. Now if only I could be as successful at eradicating them as I have been in indentifing them.
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