A good cross section of common weeds from many parts of the world are illustrated and reviewed. A weed competes with your desired plants for light, space water and nutrients—so any plant has the potential to be a weed. Weeds is a book written for those who a looking to gain a solid foundation for identifying weeds and for making good decisions about how to control them. Good weed control involves a holistic management of the problem. This book helps you understand both non chemical and chemical methods of control.