Some plants are just bad news. Thistle is one of them, with many invasive varieties and a nasty tendency to quickly take over your garden. Worse, this weed's prickly leaves are a nuisance for humans ...

Summit County’s weed control crew is completing its second treatment of county-owned land, according to weed control manager Ryan Cook. State law, he said, requires the county to manage noxious weeds ...

Thistle can spread quickly and will compete with other plants for water and nutrients. To get rid of thistle, simply pull it out of the soil by hand. Mulch can help prevent thistle from coming back.