What's a Weed?
A weed is any plant that is growing where it is not wanted. In a sunflower garden, wild dandelions might be called weeds. But to some farmers, dandelions are a food crop.
Garden weeds should be pulled out, dug up or buried deeply. They rob the garden's soil of water and nutrients. But outside of the garden, some weeds can be helpful. They can add humus to soil as they rot. They can shelter the land from sun and prevent erosion during rains. Often, weeds provide food and shelter for birds, mice and other wildlife.
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