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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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WHAT’S THAT PLANT IN MY WOODLAND? – Woody Vines: Wild Riverbank Grape

Wild grape, or riverbank grape (Vitis riparia ) was the topic of my last posting on June 13, 2012. Before moving on to a new vining species, I wanted to share these close-up photos of a mature vine. The wild … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THAT PLANT IN MY WOODLAND? – Woody Vines / Wild Grape

Woody Vines . . . sounds like a group of musicians with a gig in a small town VFW every Thursday night. For the purposes of this segment, woody vines will be about species commonly found in many Midwest woodlands. … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THAT PLANT IN MY WOODLAND? – Common Milkweed

  Common milkweed (Asclepias                    syriacia).                                                           Copyright 2012 Landscape Restoration,   Inc. It’s a shame that “weed” is part of the plant name for common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). Gardeners who are new to planting natives may get the idea that milkweed … Continue reading

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WHAT’S THAT PLANT IN MY WOODLAND? – Poison Ivy

It can be very helpful to know the visual identify of certain plants while enjoying a woodland area. For example, the leaves of Large-leaved Aster (Eurybia macrophylla) may be used as emergency toilet paper. But woe to those who confuse … Continue reading

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NATURE BLOG “RESTART”

My apologies for not posting new blog segments since early spring. I was sucked into a vortex of garlic mustard and could not find my way out until now. Seriously. There is still a short amount of time to pull … Continue reading

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May 4, 2012 – Invasive Plant Information

On Friday, May 4, 2012, I will be on location at the Friends of Birch Island Woods plant sale in Eden Prairie, Minnesota to provide information and answer questions about plants that are invasive in the Midwest. Our Buckthorn Blaster … Continue reading

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HUMOROUS INVASIVE SPECIES VIDEO

Garlic mustard plants are beginning to bloom here, there and everywhere. Get those garlic mustard plants out before their seeds finish developing and disburse. When you take a well earned break from pulling out these nasty, prohibited garlic mustard weeds, click on … Continue reading

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GARLIC MUSTARD WORKSHOPS THIS WEEKEND!

Hope to see you there! Cheryl Jirik Landscape Restoration, Inc.

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Suspend use of Herbicide for Buckthorn Treatment in Spring

Typically in May through June (starting mid-April this year) we recommend withholding use of 18-20% glyphosate (i.e. RoundUp Concentrate Plus) for cut-stump treatment of non-native invasive buckthorn. Here is why: The cambium layer is the target area for application of herbicide … Continue reading

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