Invasive plants Update
Like most of my posts here, I’m expecting this to be removed. But I thought I would follow up on my post from the other day about the sheer amount of invasive plants I had seen and/or dug up in my yard.
First things first, while I haven’t had any start to grow in in my yard yet, I have now** **noticed a few patches of Japanese Knotwood on my street and a huge grove of it at my daughters school (~1 mile away). Big yikes.
There’s also a new guy in my yard, Mr. Broad-leaf Dock (Rumex obtusifolius) who is getting the shovel this week before he spreads too far. Orange jewelweed is starting to pop up and I’m hoping to make something out of it this year. The one Star of Bethlehem I saw last week has quickly transformed itself into a patch that is pretty but getting the ax. Also, another fricking hosta has made an appearance and it’s got me wondering wtf the birds have been eating lately.
And lastly, you all have convinced me with your knowledge (and downvotes) to appreciate the wild violets and I am currently trying to get them to grow in the shady part of my yard. I hope you enjoy this photo of them where they grow well.