Eli5 Why are weeds so hard to kill while desirable plants so hard to keep alive?

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Weeds grow, well, like weeds, out of the cracks of the pavement with nothing but municipal runoff to keep them alive. Meanwhile I have to work tirelessly to keep my tomato and pepper plants happy and fruitful. Why do weeds dominate a garden?

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Many weeds are native plants or exceptionally well-adapted invasive species. They are capable in the environment where they grow.

Many desirable plants are being grown outside of their ideal habitat, which causes them to need lots of care and support. That is how they became desirable – they require skill and care to cultivate.

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