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A Different Approach to Weed Management
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in Composting, Garden Ecology, Garden Journal, Gardening in Oklahoma, Seasonal Tasks, Soil ImprovementWeed management can be a hassle. For me, it has been the majority of the time I spend in the garden. So how can I reduce my weed management and spend more time with my plants? Should I spend this much energy weeding?
Weed management can be a hassle. For me, it has been the majority of the time I spend in the garden. So how can I reduce my weed management and spend more time with my plants? Should I spend this much energy weeding?
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What Does “Native Plant” Really Mean?
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in Conservation, Ecology, Garden Ecology, Garden Journal, Invasive Species, Native Plants, Oklahoma Ecoregions, Research SummariesHow many people use “native plant’ to mean “it grows here”? I do this all the time. Its a difficult habit to break. While preparing this article, I started thinking about all the times I assumed a plant was native, only to discover later that it had actually been introduced—and in some cases was considered…
How many people use “native plant’ to mean “it grows here”? I do this all the time. Its a difficult habit to break. While preparing this article, I started thinking about all the times I assumed a plant was native, only to discover later that it had actually been introduced—and in some cases was considered…