I have just purchased this house in michigan. these plants are in the beds next to the house but I haven't been able to identify them. I know that weeds are plants but I am looking to find out if they are something I should keep or get rid of. poison ivy is a weed but I wouldn't keep it In my flower patch. Please helpful information would be appreciated.

Well, I believe the second will become a tree, and the fourth will raise little bumps all over your skin when handled, and will climb whatever it is adjacent to. Don't remember the botanical name, but the common name is poison ivy.

A plant is only a weed if it is in the wrong location, are these?

There are some who can live without wild things and some who cannot. If you would rather look at the gravel, yank them out, you own them.

I agree although I am trying to determine what they are before I yank them as this is a new home to me and I'm not sure what's in the beds hence the questions.

That last one is definitely poison ivy and the third one, I believe will grow to about 3 ft. tall. I've only seen it grow in wild areas.

Your first photo has me stumped. I'll keep looking.

The second one looks to be an ash tree volunteer. Best to remove it and move it away from your house if you want to keep it.

I agree that the last one is definitely poison ivy.

Scientific name: Toxicodendron radicans
Attached is a brief MSU guide on poison ivy: http://migarden.msu.edu/uploads/files/e2946.pdf

If you're on FB join this group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/156706504394635/ I doubt any photo sits there more than 20 minutes without an ID

Cinquefoil

Curly dock

Koelreuteria?

Poison ivy

thanks Revolutionary gardens for the FB link. i often play "is it a weed or a flower" and I drive my man nuts lol

all weeds..have some of them