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Category Archives: Weeds
Will the Real Shamrock Please “Stand Up?”
Will the Real Shamrock Please “Stand Up?”
The month of March is a good time to talk about the shamrock, a symbol often associated with Ireland and Saint Patrick’s Day. Continue reading
“Spring Cleaning” in the Garden
“Spring Cleaning” in the Garden
Spring cleaning is not just for rugs and rooms. Planting beds need attention early in March. Many weed seeds will have already germinated on warm winter days. Continue reading
Posted in MG in the Garden, Weeds
Tagged pruning, Soil test, spring planting, weeding
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Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia: Mile-a-Minute Weed
Invasive Plants in Northern Virginia: Mile-a-Minute
Persicaria perfoliata (mile-a-minute) is a noxious weed present throughout the Mid-Atlantic and is of serious concern in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Continue reading
Posted in Invasive Plants, MG in the Garden, Weeds
Tagged devil’s tear-thumb, invasive plants, Mile-a-minute, mile-a-minute weevil, Persicaria perfoliata
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Garden Myth Busters! Vinegar for Weeds
THE MYTH: Vinegar is an effective way to kill weeds.
THE REALITY: Household vinegar has long been heralded for its many uses around the home and garden, but is it actually an effective weed control method? Continue reading
Posted in Garden Myth Busters!, Intern Projects, Weeds
Tagged Acetic acid, Garden Myths, Vinegar, Weed killer
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