
The Invaders: Virginia Creeper - Dave's Garden
Mar 13, 2013 · Virginia creeper is a plant that generates profoundly different opinions among gardeners. Some call it desirable. Some call it invasive, while others mistakenly call it poison ivy.
Invasive Weeds: Creeping Buttercup - Dave's Garden
Jun 29, 2009 · A field of white daisies and yellow buttercups is a lovely sight to behold. But if creeping buttercup finds its way into your gardens, you've got trouble with a capital
10 Hardy Vines You Should Know - Dave's Garden
Sep 29, 2008 · Unfortunately for gardeners in more intemperate climates, most interesting vines are annuals, tropical or completely invasive. If you are on a search for vines that will remain robust …
The Invaders: Lily of the Valley - Dave's Garden
Apr 11, 2012 · Like many other invasive groundcovers, Convallaria propagates itself vegetatively from underground rhizomes. While it does produce seeds, the cross between daughter plants descended …
The Invaders: Rudbeckia - Dave's Garden
Mar 27, 2015 · Because the Rudbeckias are native plants of North America, some people will say I can not properly call them "invasive" here. Fine, but they certainly do spread! While they seed …
Invasive Succulents in My Yard - Dave's Garden
Mar 9, 2013 · In awareness of National Invasive Species Week earlier this month, I thought I would discuss some species I have personal experience with that most don't normally think of as invasive, …
Koelreuteria paniculata, The Golden Rain Tree; Friend or Foe?
Aug 12, 2017 · The roots are not invasive to plumbing and sewers and very few pests seem to bother it, although deer will brows young trees if hungry. The thousands of lantern-shaped seed pods give the …
Callicarpa americana the American Beautyberry - Dave's Garden
Oct 14, 2017 · With so many invasive plants causing untold problems, many people have started to educate themselves on natives. By choosing local species, gardeners are also helping wildlife and …
The Lawn Invaders: Violets - Dave's Garden
May 8, 2013 · The fragrant sweet violet, Viola odorata, is often accused of the invasive crimes of its wild relative, but it is a European import, although widely naturalized, while the common wild blue violet, …
The Invaders: Lamiastrum Yellow Archangel - Dave's Garden
Feb 29, 2012 · Most of the invasive plants I have dealt with were already growing here when I moved onto my current property. In the case of Yellow Archangel, though, I was the one who brought this …