Articles tagged with: Invasive species
Runaway pear trees
It’s no secret that the Bradford pear tree has proven to be a problematic tree. While its spring and fall beauty is undeniable and hard to compete with in our climate, its inherently weak branching structure makes it very susceptible to breaking apart as it matures. Wind, ice or heavy snow often end the lives […]
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A bit more about ornamental grasses
I need to follow up with one more point about an ornamental grasses while it is fresh on our minds-assuming you read my last post. Mexican Feather Grass, Stipa tenuissima, (commonly called stipa or needle grass) does not have to be cut back like most other species. Now, If you cut it back based on my previous […]
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