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Garlic Mustard – Invasive Plant in Maryland – Featured Video
Professional Horticulturist Ellen Nibali identifies garlic mustard (Alliaria petiolata) and explains how to remove this invasive plant from your garden. This plant is popping up in Maryland right now, so be on the lookout! Take a look at our Invasive…
Read MoreQ&A: Is this giant hogweed or poison hemlock?
Q: I think I might have giant hogweed on my property, or maybe it is poison hemlock. How can I tell for sure? A: Giant hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) was found recently in Clarke County, Virginia, and it has raised awareness and…
Read MoreWhat Can I Do About My Neighbor’s Plants Coming Onto My Property?
Maryland property owners are limited to self-help when dealing with plants encroaching on their properties. This is not legal advice. Have a neighbor who has planted bamboo or another invasive plant species near your shared property line and now that…
Read MoreThe Buzz About Bee-Bee Tree: A New Invader in Maryland
The sound of buzzing insects is so loud that it stops you in your tracks during a walk in the woods. Looking around, you find a tree laden with large, 10-12” clusters of small creamy white flowers with every bee,…
Read MoreQ&A: Is Burning Bush an Invasive Plant?
Q: A friend has offered me a sapling of a burning bush. I am a little concerned about it being invasive. Could you please tell me if this is a true concern? Thanks. A: Yes, the burning bush shrub, also…
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