weed

Question

can someone tell me what this weed is? we cut out everything from our backyard about two weeks ago, but this is growing everywhere in the backyard. how do you get rid of it?

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Answer 1

This is Horsetail - Equisetum arvense. This website will give you more information on this plant: http://oregonstate.edu/dept/nursery-weeds/weedspeciespage/horsetail/Equisetum_arvense_horsetail.html

This article will help you to get rid of this: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/horsetail/horsetail-weed-control.htm