If it grows like a weed, it probably is a weed

Matthew Powell
June 1, 2026
A weed with shallow roots versus a plant that is growing slower but has strong roots.

Original post is here: https://www.matthewpowell.com/blog/if-it-grows-like-a-weed-it-probably-is-a-weed

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