A cheap gardening tip goes viral: people are tackling horsetails and weeds en masse thanks to it.

plant species on Earth and has an extensive underground network of rhizomes that can reach several feet below the soil surface.

Because of this, simply pulling the visible stems rarely removes the entire plant.

Horsetail thrives in:

• Poorly drained soil
• Compacted ground
• Acidic soil
• Damp garden beds
• Cracks in patios and driveways

Without addressing these conditions,continue reading …