Hand-pulling is the best bet to get rid of small patches of spurge. Use a small trowel or hand fork to carefully lever the ...

Both spotted and prostrate spurge grow close to the ground, forming a thick mat. Leaves are small and attached opposite to one another on the stems. They are actually considered the same species.

Prostrate spurge can be hoed or hand-pulled (with gloves). The seeds require light to germinate; application of 2 inches of mulch will discourage new seed germination.

Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata) is an annual prostrate plant in the spurge family. It grows close to the ground and forms a dense mat of vegetation invading gardens, cultivated agricultural ...

The major beneficial use of spurge is as a ground cover. If it grows in a barren area, it will help prevent erosion. So now you have a start on controlling the surprise “weeds” in your garden.

Myrtle spurge is identified by its yellow-green blossoms and blue-green leaves, according to Salt Lake County Weed Control’s website. The flowers appear from April to June.

Myrtle spurge has been turning up in abundance, according to emails from arborist Jerry Auble. “Myrtle spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) is a ground perennial having blue-green fleshy leaves on ...

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