Right now is the best time to tackle problem garlic mustard because invasive plants are best attacked early days of spring, Wisconsin native plants are still dormant. Garlic mustard, however, has is…
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Someone recently asked me whether there are any native azaleas? The way she asked suggested a deeper interest about native azaleas. While there are several great sources of information about native azaleas…
Spring is a very special time in Wisconsin woodlands. Life is returning to the land. A flush of spring flower rush to grab sunlight and complete their vital business before…
Next week, November 2 – 6, 2020, groups from across the upper midwest will meet online for their biennial invasive species conference, UMISC 2020. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this…
Some ideas are incredibly obvious, once you see them. The four once Buckthorn Blaster is just that kind of product. This simple herbicide applicator will change the way you cut…
If last week was all about the squirrel farm damage and chaos caused by invasive plants, this week was the flip side of the coin. Gone to Seed This is…
Recently, I was asked by a young Asian student, “Do plants raised in a good environment flourish and grow bigger than plants raised in a bad environment?” At first, I…
For the past year, I have been fielding questions about conservation, biology and invasive species on the forum Quora. It gives me a chance to hear the questions and concerns…
Landowners across southeastern Wisconsin know about common reed, an invasive grass that is even tougher than cattails. If this invasive species is on your hit list we have good news…