The Orchid Nobody Wants
The following article was first posted to this blog on June 26, 2018. I’m reposting it today because I’ve beenContinue Reading
Category: Weeds
Should You Try to Save Plants from a Weed-Infested Bed?
By Larry Hodgson Question: One of my perennial beds is full of goutweed and I’ve decided to use the black tarpContinue Reading
Garden Myth: Does the Mole Plant Really Repel Moles?
By Larry Hodgson There are quite a few websites that recommend planting a biennial (occasionally annual) spurge known as theContinue Reading
Weedy Perennials
By Larry Hodgson You’re a novice gardener and you’re heading off to your local garden center to buy some perennialsContinue Reading
Thought of the Day
Cotton thistle (Onopordum acanthium). Photo: naturespot.org.uk In a country where orchids abound, we marvel at the thistle. Larry Hodgson TranslatedContinue Reading
The Parasitic Morning Glory
Ill.: creazilla.com, pikping & pngitem.com Dodders (Cuscuta spp.) are among the most fascinating parasitic plants imaginable. They form stringy, twisting stems,Continue Reading
Clover in the Lawn: From Friend to Weed to Friend Again!
How did such a wonderful plant as clover come to be considered a weed? Photo: life.shared.com Here’s a quick overviewContinue Reading
Spotted Spurge: The Weed Nobody Knows
Spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata). Photo: plantsam.com In my area, this has been a banner year for spotted spurge (Euphorbia maculata,Continue Reading
My Favorite Weed: Common Mullein
Common mullein (Verbascum thapsus). Photo: Larry Allain, U.S. Geological Survey They say one person’s weed is another person’s wildflower …Continue Reading
Thought of the Day
Ill.: http://www.pinclipart.com When weeding, the best way to make sure you are removing a weed and not a valuable plantContinue Reading
