My prediction for the next invasive plant in the manner of burning bush is Pheasant Berry Leycesteria formosa. Recently I saw this at a nursery and let me tell you, it is a beauty. Not being familiar with it I decided to look into it as I am not an impulse buyer of shrubs. I [...]

How do I kill the stuff for Petesakes?!? It won’t die!! Anyone who has attempted to eradicate plants such as English Ivy can tell you, it can make you weep. There is a reason it’s invasive – it’s the devil to kill. English Ivy – Green evil. It climbs trees and chokes them, smothers everything [...]

The Bad Guys These in my opinion should not be planted at all, anywhere. There is no reason to do so. If a plant is destroying our woodlands, why use it? For curb appeal? There are equally stunning alternatives. I have heard people claim that if you just plant responsibly it’s not a problem. I’ve [...]