Learn all about common weeds and how they affect your garden to make informed decisions about the plants you want in your patch and how to manage those that you dont.Figuring out which weed is which can be tricky for new and seasoned gardeners alike. In this book garden expert Guy Barter lifts the lid on how weeds grow and in what conditions. Discover each weeds benefit to wildlife biodiversity and its role in the environment plus whether it has ornamental herbal or edible properties that you might want to make the most of.This identification guide covers 40 weeds commonly found in gardens in Europe and North America. Alongside wellknown weeds such as nettles dock dandelions and bindweed youll find hawksbeard pearlwort ivyleaved speedwell and pennycress.In this book you will find Detailed photographs and diagrams of each element of the plant from roots to leavesSpecific tools to help you recognise weeds throughout their entire life cycles from starting out as seedlings before growing into mature flowers.The best way to manage each weed and curate the perfect plants for your patch.Each weeds place within the ecosystem is listed along with benefits such as use as an ornamental herbal or edible plantEvery element of the 40 weeds along each stage of their life cycle enabling clear identification for gardeners.With this guide you can identify plants and understand more about weeds and roots and their benefits. The perfect title for seasoned gardeners who are looking to identify manage and control the weeds in their gardens or new gardeners who are keen to learn about and identify the existing plants in their gardens.