There are many species of goldenrod found in our area, but for my money, the prettiest is a strangely named variety called stiff goldenrod. This native perennial and member of the aster family is in full bloom right now and … Continue reading →
From all the research I have done the problem of invasive plants in our gardens has become a lot clearer. The consensus definition of all the different research I have done is an invasive plant is one that has the … Continue reading →
All over the country invasive plants are becoming a problem. To define what an invasive plant is I like this description best. Invasive plants are ones which can spread quickly even outside of their natural habitats and many varied environmental … Continue reading →
What are native plants? A good explanation would be plants such as trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, and sedges that were growing in America before the European settlers arrived. A native plant is generally specific to a certain geographic area that … Continue reading →
Are Perfect Lawns Really Needed? Maybe the question should be why have lawns at all? This may be a bit of a touchy subject considering the amount of manpower, money, and other resources just the average homeowner puts into trying … Continue reading →