How Rain Brings Weeds That Invade Your Yard Rain is great for lawns, trees, and gardens—but unfortunately, it’s just as great for weeds. After a good rainstorm, many homeowners notice unwanted plants popping up almost overnight. That’s because rain plays a major role... Yes, the insect economy within all the tendrils our lovely weeds provide. As the sun provides heat and light throughout the morning. The weeds provide a hideout for insects. An unsuspecting aphid munches on the leaves to fill their bellies, but then something looms... We must admit it, the rain is coming down hard. And if you say that it’s raining like cats and dogs, well we can’t argue with that. Although technically, we can say there are no cats and or dogs, it’s just water… Technicalities aside, when you... It is cold, gloomy and the skies are grey. Rain from the clouds beats on the surface. Seeds below the surface will then soak up the rain water, then eventually sprout their limbs above the ground. Straight out of a horror film like zombies sprouting from their graves,... You are sitting in your front yard getting fresh air. You don’t go outside very much and you been putting off spraying or pulling the weeds. Now you are outside have a stare off with the weeds in you front or back yard. Now you think to your self you are going... 