GoGardenNews - Items of gardening and ecological interest — invasive species
Watch out for the world's worst weeds!
Posted by John Marshall on
State forestry officials are warning people to be on the lookout for “one of the 10 worst weeds in the world” as spring blooms across Georgia.
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Heavenly Bamboo - aka Nandina - falls from grace
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
Heavenly Bamboo - aka Nandina - was once considered to be a stellar selection for landscapes. Evergreen foliage, long-lasting red berries and exotic appearance made it very popular.
However, it has made its way uninvited into woodlands, displacing native plants, and the berries can poison birds.
Poison Hemlock Is Spreading
Posted by John Marshall on
Poison Hemlock is spreading across the U.S.
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Asian Longhorned Ticks Coming Your Way?
Posted by Staff of goGardenNow on
(Photo credit: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Since first being reported in the United States, Asian Longhorned Ticks have been found in Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia. Here's what you need to know:
STOP! Don't plant those seeds!
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We reported on Tuesday, 28 July, about the unsolicited importation of mysterious seeds arriving in the U.S. The packages, some labeled as JEWELRY, are simply appearing in mailboxes across the nation.
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