Help with plant identification please

This is something that showed up uninvited (as best we can tell) in our backyard garden on the east bank of the Humber fairly early this spring, By now (mid-July) it is 5=6 feet tall. PictureThis and PlantID both claim…

Plant ID – Broad-leaved helleborine

A few bunches of this plant comes up in my flower bed. Also they came up a few spot on my lawn this spring. Wondering what is this, and are they invasive and should remove asap.…

Dog Strangling Vine

Is this dog strangling vine? It’s about 3″ tall. My neighbor also has them.…

Wicked weed – Helleborine PLANT ID

MidtownToronto. Front lawn, west-facing, full afternoon sun. In the grass and garden bed. Nearby an oak tree. Weed emerged three years ago and I wasn’t able to fully dig out its very deep, strong root, so it comes back, more…

How to Get Rid of Invasive Backyard Mint

Hello, The homeowners before us planted mint in the backyard, right in the ground, no pots. It’s spread all over our yard – what’s the best way to get rid of it organically (no herbicides, we have small children)? Thank…

Poor Patchy Lawn Remedies

Scarborough lawn, south facing but with a mix of sun and shade is patchy and not looking good. I usually over seed, but seem to still face problems. What steps can I take to rehabilitate the lawn this spring? Kill…

Mock strawberry plant

1. I believe I have some mock strawberry on my lawn (see attached) and have spent hours pulling it up by the roots. I have applied a solution of diluted vinegar and am considering placing some cardboard over some areas.…

Canada Thistle

My garden is being taken over by Canada Thistle. I have pulled and sprayed and tried planting to crowd them out to no avail. What is the best way to get rid of them?…