Weeds aren’t just nuisances, they’re messengers. Here’s what they can tell you

MENDOCINO CO., 6/17/25 – Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle, that shouldn’t be our first impulse.

Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party. They’re messengers with important information that requires our attention. We just have to learn to speak their language.What common lawn weeds tell us