Garlic mustard news and advice
This story came in from the Associated press:
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Grab your weed whacker. Wisconsin plant experts say fall is the perfect time to attack the dastardly garlic mustard plant.
Garlic mustard is an invasive European plant. It releases a chemical substance into the soil that experts believe inhibits other plant growth and ground cover.
Southern Wisconsin residents have been battling the plant for years, but now the Department of Natural Resources says it’s spreading into the north woods.
The agency says fall is a great time to identify and remove the plant. First-year plants stay green and vibrant throughout the winter, making them easy to spot after other vegetation goes dormant.
Experts say landowners can yank them up by hand or use weed trimmers or herbicides to wipe out large clusters.
Get to it, people!
Oct 15, 2009 at 8:31 p.m.
Suggest removal
I find that they are great for keeping the unicorns out of my garden though!
Oct 15, 2009 at 5:35 p.m.
Suggest removal
These are very nasty little suckers. If you want them gone, use Round-up or an equivalent. Don’t bother pulling them by hand or weekwhacking, these things regenerate from a small portion of root and you’ll have them right back. Also, don’t put them in your compost pit or you’ll have a whole new batch in a year or two. Put them in a plastic garbage bag with the rest of your trash. Good luck!
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