More Weeds to Watch For:

3/13/2012

Well, we're back at it with spring clean ups. This is a great time to get out there and uncover your garden. Pull or cut off the dead foliage, rake away the leaves and cut down your ornamental grasses. A few more weeds* that you may want to take the time to pull now:

Bouncing Bet- looks like phlox seedlings, but has jointed stems like a carnation. It has a very strong taproot system.

Wild Aster- same leaf structure as perennial aster, sprouts up randomly rather than as a "planted" specimen. Long stringy roots.

Star of Bethlehem- bulb with early emerging foliage similar to crocus, but more abundant. Turns yellow in the heat. Deep bulbs, very proficent multiplier.

Dont' forget to take the time to stretch your back every now and then!

*I realize that all three of these weeds are also considered wildflowers, and as such, there is an appropriate place for them. However, left unchecked, they will quickly take over a cultivated perennial garden or landscape bed due to their abundant seed production and aggressive root systems.

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