Glyphosate is effective in killing a wide variety of plants, including grasses, broadleaf, and woody plants. It has a relatively small effect on some clover species. By volume, it is one of the most widely used herbicides. It is commonly used for agriculture, horticulture, and silviculture purposes, as well as garden maintenance (including home use). Glyphosate is used in both agriculture and forestry. It is also used for control of plants above the surface in aquatic environments, parks and road verges.