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- Ailanthus altissima, Tree of Heaven
- Tree of heaven forms dense, clonal thickets that displace native species and can rapidly invade fields, meadows, and harvested forests. This invasive tree species is...
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- Salvinia molesta, Giant Salvinia
- Giant salvinia is an aquatic fern with floating leaves that are 0.5 to 1.5 in. (2.5 to 3.8 cm) long and oblong and vary in color from green to gold to brown...
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- Conserving Pollinators: A Primer for Gardeners
- Bees and other pollinators are important to our environment, providing essential services for backyard fruit and vegetable production, as well as more than two...
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- Rain Gardens Beautify, While Protecting the Environment
- Rain gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental...
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- Soils and Composting: Composting
- Compost is often one of the least expensive and most readily available forms of organic matter for use in home gardens. Compost can be purchased at retail centers...
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- Trees and Shrubs: Selection
- Selecting trees and shrubs to become mature, healthy, woody plants begins with finding plants suited for their site. Factors such as climate, soil, light, and...
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