Because weeds grow so fast and gobble up the available soil nutrients and moisture needed for flowers, trees, shrubs and lawns.

Weeds steal light and space by shading lower-growing or less competitive plants. 

Weeds can attract and are a breeding place for many insects that will feed on your garden plants. 

Many plant diseases use weeds as host plants and so are able to survive from season to season to infest your desireable plants.

Weeds can cause serious health hazards, such as, itching red skin, blisters and hay fever.