Invasive plants pose a significant threat to New Mexico’s human economy and natural environment. These non-native weeds spread rapidly and outcompete native plants, changing local ecosystems and reducing habitat for native wildlife. While the biggest threat is to rangelands and wild spaces, some invasive plants can also be found in home landscapes, sometimes as weeds…
While growing lavender from seeds is not the most popular method for propagation, collecting lavender seeds is easy, and if you like a good challenge, you might want to try it. So, here’s how to collect lavender seeds. One important thing to note is that not all lavender varieties can be propagated by seed. If…
Nearly a quarter of the plants growing wild in Ohio are not native to the state. While most of these 500-plus species live harmlessly alongside the native plants, the Ohio Department of Agriculture lists 63 invasive plant species. Invasive plants in Ohio threaten native plants and wildlife, especially endangered species, with their unchecked, aggressive growth….
The state of North Dakota currently recognizes 13 noxious weeds within its borders. Not only are these invasive species illegal to distribute or sell, but they cause significant damage, both financial and otherwise, to agriculture, outdoor recreation, rural and urban landscapes, and wildlife habitat. As a gardener, you can help control the spread of invasive…
Have you ever felt the need to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life? To escape your busy day in a peaceful oasis right outside your door? A backyard walkway is just the thing to help create this tranquil escape. Check out the backyard walkway ideas I gathered below. Why Add A Walkway To…
Perennials are “set and forget” plants: you plant them once, they go dormant each winter and come back good as new each spring, summer, or fall. On the other hand, annuals produce more flowers, and their blooms last longer, but they are single-season beauties. You have to buy and plant them every year. No matter…
Invasive species may seem like a problem reserved for forests, meadows, and other wild spaces, but they can also become a nuisance in your garden. If you’ve ever tried to get rid of English ivy, for example, you know how weedy it can be and how difficult it is to remove! Additionally, invasive plants in…
Invasive plants threaten native plants, animals, and ecosystems, but they’re not only found in wild spaces. Many nurseries and garden centers continue to sell plants known to be invasive species, and you can even find invasive plants in some “wildflower” seed mixes. The good news? Thousands of beautiful garden plants are not invasive, so you…
In Missouri, invasive plants don’t just affect native plants and wildlife. Many people in Missouri make a living from the land, and invasive plants can degrade pastures, choke out oak and hickory trees, and cause harm to waterways. This impacts farming, forestry, and outdoor recreation, touching the lives of nearly everyone in the state. But…