While quackgrass may look and sound innocent enough, chances are you are like most other gardeners if you landed here today – you simply don’t want it on your property! Besides, by its very nature, it’s invasive and known for its complex root system and impressive seed production. Once it takes hold, it’s really difficult … Read more
It’s really very easy to mistake bullaces and sloe berries for one another. The two do share a bunch of similarities, so it’s understandable enough. Nonetheless, the truth is, a trained eye is able to spot the differences between the two, of which there are a fair few. To help, I’ve outlined the unique characteristics … Read more
On the surface, daylilies, in all of their bright yellow and orange glory, appear to be a charming enough flower. Hence, you may be surprised to find that for many, the emergence of daylilies in their garden is rarely an unwelcome surprise. The reason for this is simple. They’re invasive. The very presence of daylilies … Read more
Despite its cooling and anti-inflammatory properties, most would agree that nutgrass is little more than a gardening nuisance. Nutgrass, of both the purple and yellow variety, is aggressive and notoriously so. Once this complex weed pops up in your garden, you can expect it to be exceedingly difficult to terminate. However, it’s certainly worth giving … Read more
Are you noticing ground elder? Are you struggling to contain it and want to kill it off before it spreads and crowds out your more desirable flowers and plants in your beds and borders? Wondering whether you can use a simple concoction of vinegar to do so? Well you’ve come to the right place. Here … Read more
Do you have some Pampas Grass on your property that you would instead get rid of? Besides, the emergence of pampas grass is nothing short of an inconvenience. It grows so quickly and takes up so much space. If it’s not something you particularly want, it’s fair to say it’s nothing but a nuisance! If … Read more
