Fighting Non-Native Plants

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by John Hogan

invasive spotted knapweed photo from bwca.com

" Take a walk through a neighborhood park or nature preserve, and you likely will see fast-food wrappers, maybe shreds of yellowed newspapers wedged beneath a tangle of branches.

Unattended shrubs and plants that sprouted on their own often create an impenetrable mat where lawn meets woods. It's a familiar sight in home landscapes as well.

The average homeowner probably can't identify these densely branched bushes, but appreciate the fact they thrive on neglect.

Cheryl Tolley's property in northeast Kent County has the same thing going on, but the native plant expert knows her plants... "

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