This isn't the place for invasive plants
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Why isn't there an invasives forum?
Comments (4)If you were to lobby for one, with iVillage, then perhaps it could be to create an FAQ resource. I think you would have to think regionally: someone in the wilds of Canada wouldn't be massively troubled by kudzu, for example, but may be troubled by thistles. If it is a resource to use - evidence based - for approaching your local or regional government to assist, through resourcing (such as advertising, or organising clean-up gangs) and legislative changes - fine. Or as a come-to resource, perhaps made known to Citizens Advice Bureaux or similar agencies, for private individuals to know their rights and responsibilities when battling thug plants. As an aside - it is crucial that 'Wars Against Weeds' are sustained in order to contain the species that's invading. For example - here in NZ we had nasella tussock grass brought in with ordinary grass seed. We developed teams of inspectors to go round farms and identify the problem, then require the landholder to clear it because it seriously affects one of our key export products. In some places woodlots were planted and left - because the seeds can remain viable in the topsoil for more than thirty years. That's the level of commitment and the duration required to contain a pest plant. We totally failed with Ulex europaeus (aka gorse or furze) and it was left to bloom gloriously on hillsides until it becomes shaded out by taller growing trees - native or plantation. Info on invasives is useful. Action on invasives is a long term and sustained effort....See Morenative/ invasive PLant slide show web site
Comments (6)There is a book by USDA Forest Service that is free for the asking...color photos...nice book. Order a box of 40 copies from pubrequest@srs.fs.usda.gov; ph. 828-257-4830; mail: Southern Research Station, PO Box 2680, Asheville, NC 28802. You can download this book from three different sites, but I think it would be better to get the books. Who wants to print all of this out?? Even better, there are downloadable powerpoints of conference presentations to use for free.I could use the ones on the plants to make my own presentation, but some of the others would need someone a little better versed on the problem. Anyway, it's all free. Here is a link that might be useful: Powerpoint invasive programs...See MoreI know this isn't the aquatic plant forum...
Comments (26)What kind of plants do you have, PJ? Are they at the correct depth for that plant? Most of them don't really care all that much, but some do. It is really sad to see your pickerel reed with the leaf rotted off and a brown stump standing there in it's place. LOL Also, if it is a shade plant, it will look dreadful in the sun. I have some water hyacinth in the pond right now that is almost to the 'gotta get it moved' stage, as it looks bad. But I need it for shade and hiding places for my fish, so I alternate it. I have lots more that is real pretty and dark green in a tank in the shade, I just have to move this there, and vise versa. Plus, it could be that my fish eating the roots of the WH are what are making it look bad. You can hear them crunching them! I mostly have the same problem as a couple of others have said. I have to weed them out and thin them. They do like to multiply! Janie...See MoreInvasive Battle Royale, place your bets
Comments (0)I got a 50 liter glass carboy and decided to make a terrarium. I'm going to be some wandering jews, English Ivy, Chinese Lanterns, mint, spearmint, purple potatoes (not invasive), miniature roses (not invasive, but why not), and Maxifort tomatoes (not invasive, but VERY vigorous. Who do you think will still be here in a year? I'm also going to eventually put two worms, several hundred springtails, and two garden snails once all plant start growing. Then seal it after a year....See MoreMischievous Magpie (CO 5b)
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