Tag: Shotweed

  • Weeds of the Turf Next to Our Backyard Forests

    Weeds of the Turf Next to Our Backyard Forests

    Our backyard forests often lie next to areas of turf that receive no irrigation or chemical inputs and inconsistent mowing. These “input-free” turf areas provide ample opportunity for colonization by a host of plants that are not welcome in the forest. The main line of defense against the spread of these weeds are the Bradley…

  • Removing or Allowing Plant Siblings

    Removing or Allowing Plant Siblings

    As we weed our backyard forests and their edges, we are constantly making decisions about which plants to remove and which to allow. For some plant species those decisions are complicated by various factors, and different restoration practitioners may have different, legitimate opinions.

  • Annual Winter Weeds

    Annual Winter Weeds

    Among the annuals that germinate in winter, several are Eurasian introductions that deserve our attention once we have eliminated the more-invasive weeds from our backyard forests.