Replacing Invasive Plants: Suggestions for Beneficial Alternatives

By Jeanne Arnts, NC State Extension Master GardenerSM volunteer of Durham County In my December 2024 blog, “From Beloved to Invasive: How Does it Happen?”, I concluded by stating that I would follow up with suggestions for native plant alternatives to invasive ornamentals. While a comprehensive guide isn’t feasible in a single post, I will …

Continue reading Replacing Invasive Plants: Suggestions for Beneficial Alternatives



Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

To Do in the Garden: October 2024

The Accidental Cottage Garden remains vibrant despite heavy rainfall, showcasing resilient blooms like zinnias and gaillardia. October calls for essential gardening tasks such as planting spring bulbs, composting leaves, and preparing equipment, emphasizing ongoing garden care and seasonal changes.
Read more

These Strawberries Rock!

Image
I couldn’t help but go with that corny title. (haha) This was a fun project that B made for the garden this year. Jeff and B wondered about painting rocks to look like strawberries, hearing that the birds would peck them, realize they were no treat (and no fun at all to peck), and then be deterred from eating the strawberries in the garden. Hmm… too good to be true? They wanted to find out. First they found stones that had a “strawberry shape.” Then B went into creative mode. I thought he was going to simply paint them, but he took it one step further and fashioned stems for each one with a 3D pen. (Have you ever used one of those? He has really enjoyed creating things with the 3D pen.) He painted the stems, then he attached them to the stones with a hot glue gun. (Oh, and putting a protective coating over the painted rocks helps them last longer in the elements.) When the stone strawberries were ready, they were placed strategically around the garden, near where we were growing s...
Read more

Upcoming Gardening Events for August 2024

Read about upcoming gardening events for August 2024 in Durham, NC. Catch Master Gardener volunteers at local events where they are ready to assist with research-based gardening information. Various events, including lectures, workshops, and the Great Southeast Pollinator Census, offer opportunities for learning and participation in Durham County.
Read more