(We’re talking about you, white clover.) Read on for all you need to identify the most common yard and garden weeds, plus tips for treatment. Download a PDF version of this chart.

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Getting rid of weeds can be tricky, especially those that spread quickly and come back each year. Identifying weeds and properly getting rid of them can help your garden flourish.

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Weed control should work the same way. Identify the weeds that torment your fields and map their locations to avoid blanket treatments that might not take care of the problem.

Your description sounds like garlic mustard, which is a common invasive weed in the Chicago region’s natural areas. It invades shaded areas, especially disturbed sites and open wooded areas.