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The garden aggressor not listed in UK legislation. It's not one of the native injurious plants listed in the Weeds Act, nor is it a non-native invasive species covered in the Wildlife & Countryside Act. However, it is recognised by so many of us as a garden problem that leads many to DIY methods that include: boiling water, vinegar, or to the laborious task of rhizome removal. It’s another example from the intriguing family of Umbellifers that includes the most poisonous plants in the country, toxic skin burners and some of our most delicious everyday veg. A naturalised invader, that’s attractive and people are largely aware of, which only really becomes a problem when allowed to gain a hold where it is not wanted. Our latest blog, ‘How to get rid of ground elder’, assesses the common DIY techniques used for dealing with the plant, along with professional control and removal methods. #groundelder #invasivespecies #invasiveplants #plantid

🦋🌿 Protecting Nature's Miracles: Butterfly Eggs on Your Plants! 🌱🦋 📸 Look closely! If you spot these tiny eggs nestled on your plants, don't be quick to remove them. They're not pests but precious gifts from nature – butterfly eggs! 🥚🌿 🦋 Butterflies play a vital role in our ecosystems, pollinating plants and contributing to biodiversity. By nurturing these delicate eggs, you're not only welcoming the beauty of butterflies into your garden but also supporting the balance of nature. 🌼💫 🌱 So, next time you encounter these tiny wonders, resist the urge to remove them. Instead, observe and marvel at the intricate cycle of life unfolding before your eyes. Together, let's protect and cherish the wonders of our natural world. 🌍🦋 #ButterflyEggs #Nature #Biodiversity #Gardening #ProtectWildlife #LinkedInPost 🌿🦋

Today is the final day of National Audubon's Great Backyard Bird Count. If you want to see more birds in your backyard next year, supply them with abundant caterpillars to feed their young by planting natives. Did you know that almost all bird species—96% according to research by entomologist Doug Tallamy—feed their young on caterpillars? Caterpillars are the larvae of moths and butterflies, which use native plants for food, shelter, and laying their eggs. (Planting an oak tree of any species will potentially create habitat for more than 500 species of caterpillars!) Plant native plants for more caterpillars and more birds! Native Plant Trust is the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants. We save native plants in the wild, grow them for gardens and restorations, and educate others on their value and use. Photo: Cedar waxwing sipping maple sap, © George McLean. Although cedar waxwings are among the birds that do not feed their young with caterpillars, they are showing here why native trees are important. #nativeplanttrust #newwengland #nativeplants #newenglandnativeplants #greatbackyardbirdcount @backyardbirdcount #backardbirds #birdhabitat #plantnativesforbirds #gardeningforhabitat #gardenforbirds #birdgardening #butterlygardening #caterpillars #caterpillarhabitat #habitat #plantsarehabitat #supportbirds #nativeplantgardening #pollinatorgardening #gardenforinsects #gardenforwildlife #wildifegardening

Dragonflies are important to the environment. Dragonflies mostly feed on mosquitoes and other insects, so they do an excellent job of reducing mosquito populations around homes. Dragonflies can eat hundreds of mosquitoes each day. Here are a few plants that attract them! Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) This is one of many native milkweeds that are a must for the butterfly, dragonfly, and pollinator enthusiast! Milkweed is a wonderful native wildflower for attracting insects. Not only is it the host plant for the Monarch butterfly caterpillar, adult butterflies and DRAGONFLIES. Yarrow is another flower species that doesn't need cossetting, adding plenty of color and interest to a perennial garden but asking for little in return. And does a wonderful job attracting dragonflies. Black-eyed Susan is a versatile plant that thrives in a wide range of garden conditions, although they bloom for longer in a warmer climate. And is awesome for attracting butterflies and dragonflies. Featuring long yellow petals and a brown-purple cone on stalks that grow up to 3 feet high, sweet coneflower makes an attractive and hardy garden addition. This plant is amazing for attracting pollinators and dragonflies. We offer all of these beautiful and beneficial plants! https://www.tnnursery.net #NativeWildflower #Flowers #FlowerGarden #RareFlowers #Herbs #ExoticFlowers #Perennials #ShadeGarden #Herbgarden #FlowerBed #Gardening #Garden #GroundCoverPlant #BeneficialPlants #HerbPlants #savethebees #MonarchButterfly #Monarch #Butterfly #landscaping #Grass

It’s time to say goodbye to pesticides in our gardens. Today we’re buzzing to launch our NEW #BeeTheChange guide to going pesticide-free 👉🏽 https://ow.ly/VezC50PHrnI Using pesticides in your outdoor space can harm the bumblebees visiting your patch in a number of ways, including: ☠️ Killing bumblebees directly (even if they are not the intended target). 🥴 Affecting bumblebees' ability to find flowers and reproduce. 🥀Destroying the wildflowers which bumblebees need for their food. Our new guide introduces some simple, practical ways home gardeners can make the switch to gardening organically and in balance with nature, so they can create a healthier, safer space for bumblebees and other wildlife too. Already gone pesticide-free in your garden? Share this post to encourage more people to get on board! 💚 #PollinatorsNotPesticides

Keeping your garden bursting with life doesn’t have to leave you broke. Here’s how.   The post How to Grow a Better Garden for Less appeared first on Discover & Learn. I personally LOVE gardening and use many of these tips!

Fireflies are mostly known for their glowing bodies that light up summer gardens after dark. But fireflies are also pollinators and they can help to control common garden pests like slugs and snails. Unfortunately, like many other pollinators, firefly populations have been declining in recent years. But there are ways to make a difference! This guide contains easy tips to help you create a wildlife habitat garden that will attract fireflies and safeguard these amazing insects! https://lnkd.in/e99WzzvE #firefly #pollinatorgarden #gardeningtips

About 2 weeks ago I posted an article from The Washington Post that described how to create a “simple, tidy garden” and invoked Marie Kondo (https://lnkd.in/ekKe_q5j). I referred to it as the worst #gardening advice I had seen, mainly because of the damage such a wrong-headed approach would inflict on the environment. When we tidy a room, we are fighting our own messy tendencies. When we tidy a garden, we are fighting #nature. We’ve done too much of the latter already. This article below has MUCH better advice, both for plants and the planet. Plus, it doesn’t require a lot of OCD behavior to do it. Alternate link (paywall)- https://lnkd.in/enYGuaxP https://lnkd.in/eHSydCyv #sustainability #pollinators #flowers #horticulture