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The Bradley Sisters and the English Perennial Garden
Being Australians from Sydney, and very “British,” the two Bradley sisters were certainly familiar with English-style perennial gardens and likely had experience maintaining them. Recently, I realized that…
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Disposal of Invasive Plants and Other Weeds
For disposal of invasive plants and other weeds, my preference is to compost them in the same general area in which they grew, but sometimes that is not…
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September Himalayan Blackberry
Himalayan Blackberry is one of those invasive weeds whose removal is important, but not urgent. It can be put off for a while, but not forever. September, the…
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Mycorrhizal Associations Between Douglas Fir and Other Tree Species
Does Douglas Fir form mycorrhizal associations with Red Alder, Western Hemlock, or Western Redcedar?
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Mycorrhizal Applications for Backyard Forest Restoration
Lately I have been considering the purchase of a mycorrhizal fungi inoculant to mix into the soil with my Fall/Winter tree plantings.
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Some Tasks for the Dry Season
Though the dry season is not the best time to be pulling most of the invasive plants, there is still work to be done.
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Pulling Stinging Nettle in Patches of Hedge Bindweed
As I fight my way through tall vegetation removing masses of Hedge Bindweed, I also pull out any Stinging Nettle I come across even though it may be…
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