Equisetum arvense, commonly called field horsetail or common horsetail, has been around for hundreds of millions of years. You can’t help but admire the longevity of this survivor from Jurassic times, but the traits that have benefited it for millennia make it difficult to eradicate from a garden.
There is no shying away from the truth that this perennial weed can be a nightmare in gardens. It spreads quickly and is incredibly tough to get rid of. Prepare yourself that it will take several years to get rid of horsetail from your yard, while large infestations may never be completely eradicated.
