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Suspend use of Herbicide for Buckthorn Treatment in Spring

Posted on April 24, 2012 by admin

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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EARTHWORMS, DUFF AND OTHER STUFF

Posted on March 1, 2012 by admin

Would you be surprised to learn that earthworms are an invasives species in Minnesota? I learned the nasty truth about earthworms in 2009 during a Master Naturalist course. Earthworms may help aerate the soil in my vegetable garden but are … Continue reading →

Posted in Buckthorn Control, Duff layer, Garlic Mustard, Mulching | Tagged duff layer, earthworms are an invasives species, fighting the buckthorn battle, inhibit germination of alien plant seeds, Larry Gillette, mulch, mulch material, non-native invasive plants, prevent erosion, proliferation of garlic mustard | Leave a comment

Category Archives: Duff layer

Suspend use of Herbicide for Buckthorn Treatment in Spring

EARTHWORMS, DUFF AND OTHER STUFF

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