On May 22, 6:12 pm, Ann wrote:
Ron Hardin expounded:



It thrives in Central Ohio, but it isn't everywhere, so the concern
is probably (like most) overwrought.

You obviously haven't seen this in full force. It can take over a
woodland in months. Maybe not in Ohio, but it's a problem everywhere
else.
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Ann, gardening in Zone 6a
South of Boston, Massachusetts
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Lest we forget, every state and region has a number of invasive,
noxious weeds that need to be attended to by every ecology-concerned
person. This garlic mustard looks like one of the worst, for sure,
because of its accelerating damage.

There is a list of invasive weeds officially published for every state
and region in the US and Canada, too. Although most of the damage
from these misplaced plants is done to agriculture, we all are
affected by higher costs of food or risks stemming from chemical
treatments to control these and other weeds.

In my area of southern California, the Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus
altissima) is threatening the hillsides and freeway embankments
throughout the area. This immigrant from the Orient can obscure the
cityscape and damage sidewalks and retaining walls, foundations, etc.
Yet most of my neighbors are oblivious to its imminent threat.

If you wish to get involved in helping to control invasive weeds in
your area, your univsersity extension can direct your volunteer hours
to needed cleanup projects. Many garden clubs are also involved in
neighborhood efforts, as well. Springtime is a good time to refresh
your knowledge of invasive weeds since every year a new threat may be
spreading to your area from a neighboring region. You can search for
'weed watchers needed' or 'garden clubs' in your favorite search
engine to look up volunteer opportunities in your area.

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At peace with weeds...