malva parviflora

by Linda Em
(Rancho Cucamonga, California)

I have been told by local Master Gardeners in the Southern California region that this weed (also known as Cheeseweed) grows in "disturbed soils." What does the term "disturbed soils" mean and what are some natural (non toxic, chemical) ways to get a handle on it. It's like a monster "growing larger and larger every day."

Thanks

Doug says that 'disturbed soils" are simply soils that have been cultivated or moved about in some way (gardens, building homes, etc)

Non toxic methods include all the articles and methods (from digging to spraying with organic sprays) on the weed control pages.