Invasive Plants - Why Are They Here and How Can I Help

By goldfinch4
August 24, 2011

Did you know most plants that are considered invasive are the result of human activities? Fortunately there are ways we can protect our native plants.

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Aug 24, 2011 6:36 AM CST
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Name: Carole
Clarksville, TN (Zone 6b)
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Our nemesis is the dreaded Kudzu although it's not as bad here as on further South. Ugh! Thumbs down
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Aug 24, 2011 2:45 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Thanks Tee. There's definitely not a shortage of problem plants anywhere.
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Aug 26, 2011 11:00 PM CST
Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Great article, Chris.
We have one plant that is outlawed in Arizona for a reason: the Morning Glory. Many people have them in their backyards but they are not sold locally anymore. The plant was ruining cotton picking machines so they stopped selling them.
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Aug 27, 2011 12:29 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
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Thank you Becky. I can see where those vines could get tangled in machines and do some damage.
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