Wow, ya learn something new everyday!!!! I always thought that they were some sort of sandspur that hasnt fully developed. When I would see them any where I would pull them cause I have dealt with sandspurs before and they are NO fun LOL

I think that's chick weed isn't it? Darn it, I am so bad with plant names. They do spread very easily though, I know that. Get them before they flower so the seeds don't spread. Or at least get them before they seed. I've always been able to yank them right out. Also if it's chickweed it's edible.

Nikki, I also don't like to use chemicals, but every two weeks won't do much to this plant. I was tempted to use Roundup, but my knotweed was in a bed with some nice mature plantings and I didn't want to risk harming them. The way I got rid of my small stand was to dig up as much as I could of the root masses, and then diligently - meaning nearly every day - dig and pull up any new shoots that appeared. I did this daily treatment for two summers in a row, and then less often the third summer. So far this spring I've only seen two puny shoots, but I know I have to keep on top of it or it'll once again take over. That said, this is a *very* nasty weed, and depending on how much of it you've got, you may have to resort to Roundup. In any event, I wish you good luck!

Could you show the stem and root. I hope it is not what I think.