{"id":445,"date":"2026-02-13T18:01:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T18:01:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/?page_id=445"},"modified":"2026-02-26T20:48:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T20:48:17","slug":"weeds","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/extension.colostate.edu\/boulder\/weeds\/","title":{"rendered":"Weeds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Weeds<\/span><\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/header>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Weeds are basically plants that are interfering with how we think our property should look.\u00a0How a landowner manages their property can influence the number and type of weeds that they have.\u00a0Over-grazing pastures is one of the main reasons that weeds get a start on a property.\u00a0There are multiple methods landowners can use to manage their weeds, but the first step is to positively identify the weed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In simple terms a weed is just a plant out of place, however, managing some of these weeds is not a simple task. Noxious weeds are invasive non-native plants whose control is mandated by law. These plants pose a serious threat to native habitats, impact recreation and agriculture. They have displaced 130 native Colorado plants on 553,163 acres* in Colorado (*Colorado Dept of Agriculture<\/a><\/strong>).<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Weed ID Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first step in controlling weeds is knowing what weeds you are dealing with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may submit weed samples to our office for identification. Review \u201cGuidelines\u201d and fill out \u201cID Form\u201d. Call 303-678-6238<\/strong><\/a> with questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n