Boston Herald (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
BOSTON - It will soon be the season for holiday decorations, but state officials are urging homeowners to avoid hanging any wreaths or garland that may include invasive plant...
Boston Globe (Free subscription) | 22/11/2009
It will soon be the season for holiday decorations, but state officials are urging homeowners to avoid hanging any wreaths or garland that may include invasive plant species.
Turning Points (Free subscription) | 23/11/2009
Close behind the oriental bittersweet on my list of unwanted plants is the multiflora rose bush (rosa multiflora). It was introduced in 1886 from China, Korea, and Japan as a rootstock for ornamental roses and then promoted by the federal government in the 1930s as a living fence for farmers and as a source [...]
Down in the Den (Free subscription) | 28/10/2009
I came across a brilliant idea this morning for dealing with unwanted plants on a patch of land - rent a goat ! Goats are wonderful creatures, blessed with a voracious appetite and multiple stomachs. Unfortunately, it probably wouldn't do for weeding round a vegetable patch, unless you have reached the point where you are ready for an end of season clear out. Technorati Tags: goats
