Space individual plants5’-10’ apart. These plants are spread by rhizomes under the earth. Make sure you choose a space where you want to have them permanently, as they are difficult to eradicate once they are established. How to Grow ...
You do not want to eradicate pests completely, but rather keep them in check so that plants will remain healthier. Delay deadheading of plants: Avoid being over zealous in deadheading some of your border plants in autumn, with the obvious exception of those likely to self seed and become a ...
If you let a running bamboo get out of control, it’s almost impossible to eradicate. Most states maintain a list of invasive species that you can search online. Exercise care and research the bamboo species you wish to plant. Some nurseries will ship plants worldwide, and it is the ...
First I’d tackle the honeysuckle again. For invasive honeysuckle, which we have as well, I would cut to the ground (again) and then cover the roots with wet cardboard or newspaper before adding some mulch on top of that — just to prevent the plant from getting any sunlight. There has...