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Q&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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