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Garlic Mustard Control by Cheryl Jirik, Landscape Restoration, Inc.

Garlic mustard is the bane of my existence. I have often said I will take 100 acres of buckthorn over one acre of garlic mustard. My field experience, and interactions with  landowners, has shown that options beyond hand-pulling exist to … Continue reading

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Best method to deal with the berries of non-native invasive buckthorn?

In many old-growth buckthorn infestations, buckthorn berries have been dropping for years creating a significant seed bank that will germinate like crazy when the buckthorn canopy is removed and sunlight reaches the woodland understory (see NOTE below). Trying to haul … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THAT PLANT IN MY WOODLAND

Virginia creeper (Parthenocissus quinquefolia) and Woodbine (Parthenocissus vitacea) are two almost identical native species of woody vine. For the sake of simplicity  “Virginia Creeper” refers to either/both plant species in this article. Virginia creeper (Copyright 2012 Landscape Restoration, Inc.) Virginia … Continue reading

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