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Resident Canada Geese
We witness their migration with amazement and whisper to ourselves that winter is coming when they are found high above our heads in autumn. Usually, geese fly north and south with the seasons.
California
El Segundo
Mistletoe Control Info: How To Get Rid Of Mistletoe Plants
Spring spraying of the growth regulator ethephon has been shown to have some effect.The leaves of the mistletoe must be completely wet and the process needs to be done before the host tree has leafed out.
Ohio
Willoughby
Invasive Animal Species in My Yard
So I thought I would skirt most of the controversy and talk about the invasive species I see from my doorstep. California is under a constant threat of invasive species, thanks to its location at the coast as well as its favorable temperate climate.My...
California
El Segundo
Enter Our Second Annual Invasive Species Photo Contest!
Most gardeners are aware of invasive species and the impact they have on the ecosystem. Non-native or invasive species tend to upset the balance of a local ecosystem, so we hope this friendly competition serves to educate and enlighten.
California
El Segundo
The Asparagus Fern
The plant is listed by the Florida Exotic Pest Plant Council as a Category I invasive species. Gardeners in other parts of the country with year-round mild weather are wise to keep these plants indoors only.The asparagus fern contains steroid compounds...
California
El Segundo
How My Wild Turkey Hunt Turned Into A Hunt For Invasive Plants
All this info was in the back of my mind as I was looked down the gas line right-of-way. The toms, now pushing 20 pounds and armed with inch-long spurs seemed to say, “Try to swoop in and grab us now!” Unfortunately, the gobbles weren't ahead of me...
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Goats Enlisted to Fight Invasive Plants
“I think it's just a win-win,” Langeslag told Fox9 . Do you use goats to handle invasive plant species? They're stationed at the center's canoe-in campsite area off Dairy Lane, according to the River Bend Nature Center website .
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Invasive Beetle Threatens U.S. Avocados
Knowing how long the manuka-oil lures work should prove useful to Florida agriculture officials, who use them in monitoring efforts. Do slices of avocado on your lunch salad sound like the perfect addition to a well-rounded farm meal?
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Announcing the Winners of the 2014 Invasive Species Photo Contest
We have the County Fair late in the summer and of course, the Annual Photo Contest each autumn with nearly 3,000 entries and the winning images featured on our Dave's Garden Calendar.
California
El Segundo
Toxic Plants of the Winter Holidays, from a Veterinary Perspective
Following is a brief overview of these plants and a practical look at their risks to our pets. The only holiday plant on the list of actual toxicities reported in birds is the ever-present Poinsettia, and those episodes involved mild oral irritation and...
California
El Segundo
Battle Invasive Plants During Planting Day
“Just planting an oak tree would be great,” Woods says of the tree that is native in most U.S. planting zones . Also check with your local nursery to find out what native plants it carries, Woods suggests.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mistletoe: Kiss Me Quick!
Its history as a kissing plant also includes the Norse myth of Baldur, god of summer, son of Frigga goddess of fertility who was killed by a spear made of mistletoe. Brought back to life, the mistletoe was then considered sacred by Frigga who declared...
California
El Segundo
Gazania Seeds Colorado Gold
Prices start at : 5.95 USD / Packet

This perennial prefers well-draining soil and is drought tolerant once established. Golden, daisy-like blooms illuminate the early summer garden and unlike other Gazania, Colorado Gold is cold hardy.

Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest

    • Seed Life Cycle: Perennials
    • Ideal Region: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
    • Light Requirements: Full Sun
    • Ideal Regions: Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, West, Pacific Northwest
    • Zones: 5, 6, 7, 8
    • Containers: Yes
    Vermont
    Shelburne
    Canada Anemone Seeds
    ★★★★★
    Prices start at : 3.95 USD / Packet

    Anemone canadensis is a large-flowered wildling that spreads in moist spots.

    12-24" tall

      • Mature Plant Size: 12-24" tall
      • Soil Moisture: Average, Moist/Wet
      • Seeds Per Packet: 35
      • Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
      • Flower Color: White
      • Mature Height: 12-24" tall
      Vermont
      Shelburne
      How To Control Spider Mites
      Because these mites feed by sucking out plant juices, they cause mottled, yellow foliage. If it still remains necessary for you to use a product to control the mites, turn to lightweight horticultural oils or insecticidal soaps, as they are quite effective.
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Understanding Invasive Plants: Lessons from Floracliff
      Native plants also act as a buffer against floods and droughts. Intrinsic values: The native plants and animals found in these places add to their uniqueness and to the recognition of a place we also call home.
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Invasive Plants Inhibit Native Growth
      With AMF in the soil, native species facilitated the growth of invasive species. Some native plants, however, were unaffected by the invaders' detrimental impact on the soil. Aside from their obvious disrespect for fence lines, invasive weeds can continue...
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Invasive Plants: What To Do About Wild Apple Trees In Your Fields
      Curious about their age, I cut down one tree that was a couple of feet tall. Instead of growing taller, they've grown wider, adding more branches until they form a tangle so thick that it's difficult to see the main trunk.
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Mair Yew Taxus wallichiana mairei - Taxus mairei
      Price : CALL

      Chinensis, especially in the E, typically below 1200 m, ascending to over 3000 m in Sichuan and Yunnan). S Anhui, Fujian, S Gansu, N Guangdong, N Guangxi, Guizhou, W Henan, W Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, S Shaanxi, Sichuan, Taiwan, E Yunnan, Zhejiang [N India,...
      • Variety: mairei
      • Germination Test Type: cut
      • Botanical Name: Taxus wallichiana mairei
      • Seeds Per Pound: 8,172
      • Species: wallichiana
      • Purity: 99%
      New York
      Locke
      Invasive Grass Threatens Western Grazing Lands
      “That just treats the symptoms but doesn't get to the underlying problem. The sharp and twisting points on the tips of medusahead injure the eyes and mouths of animals, giving the plant its name, based on the female creature of Greek mythology who had...
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Enter Our Third Annual Invasive Species Photo Contest
      The week of March 3-8 has been designated National Invasive Species Week in the US. We hope that they inspire you to enter your own images. Click the image to view the full-sized version and the runners-up.First Place: Invasive or Non-native Animals by...
      California
      El Segundo
      Announcing the Winners of our 2013 Invasive Species Photo Contest!
      Our invasive Species Photo contest is a fun way to raise awareness about non-native or introduced plants and animals and each year, we are so pleased with the beautiful images that members enter.
      California
      El Segundo
      The Battle Against The Autumn Olive
      So I'm trying to wrap my head around how to use chemical control as smartly and efficiently as possible to reduce the impact on our land while also getting the autumn olive population under control.
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Virginia Roundleaf Birch Betula lenta uber - Betula uber
      Price : CALL

      Lenta and it has been suggested that it is actually a round-leaved mutant form of that species. It is part of the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome. * The tree was first described in 1918 as a variety of Betula lenta, and elevated to species...
      • Common Name: Virginia Roundleaf Birch
      • Height: 30 feet
      • Species: lenta
      • Botanical Name: Betula lenta uber
      • Family: Betulaceae
      New York
      Locke
      Bats and White Nose Syndrome: Why We Should ALL Be Concerned
      Some rights reserved., Flickr Creative Commons,by Jonathan Mays, Wildlife Biologist, Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, submitted by USFWS Headquarters. These bats are in danger of total extinction, if the advance of White Nose Syndrome...
      California
      El Segundo
      Multiflora Rose: Invasive Weed (and Yummy Treat)
      The U.S. Soil Conservation Service passed out rooted cuttings to landowners for free. The best thing about multiflora rose is that it makes fine wild bird feed through the cold winter months.
      Pennsylvania
      Philadelphia
      Miyabe Maple ACER miyabei
      Prices start at : 7.95 USD / 1 packet

      * Campestre relative native to Japan, with pale yellow fall color, nice upright habit
      • Purity: 99%
      • Family: ACERACEAE
      • Germination Test Type: cut
      • Crop Year: 2017
      • Common Name: Miyabe Maple
      • Botanical Name: ACER miyabei
      New York
      Locke
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