QUESTION: What is redroot pigweed? I keep hearing about it at gardening club meetings, but I’m not sure what people are talking about. — Harvey T. ANSWER: Redroot pigweed is a widespread summer annual weed plant. The seeds germinate in summertime or whenever soil is … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Invasive Lesser Celandine (Fig Buttercup)
Looks can be deceiving. Lesser Celandine (Ranunculus ficaria L.), or fig buttercup, appears to be a sweet little exotic plant that wouldn't harm anyone. But ask the native spring-blooming plant community, and they will tell you the truth about lesser celandine. That is, if you … [Read more...]
How to Get Rid of Invasive Mugwort
Mugwort is a pesky plant with an equally displeasing name. It has become an excessively problematic plant in Tennessee and Georgia in recent years where it is currently considered an invasive plant. Mugwort grows from rhizomes that are extremely hardy and readily productive. … [Read more...]