Creeping Charlie, otherwise known as ground ivy or Glechoma hederacea, is a perennial that rapidly spreads throughout lawns and flower beds, taking up nutrients and smothering precious plants.
If you want your garden to thrive, getting rid of this weed is a must. A member of the mint family, it is low-growing and often found in shady areas, as Tom Monson, the Owner of Monson Lawn & Landscaping explains. 'To identify it, the easiest way is to look for the scalloped leaves and the small purple flowers.' These blooms are produced in the spring.
