Editor’s note: Looking for more motivation to get rid of bush honeysuckle? Or perhaps you’d like to tell your neighbors about the importance of removing invasive species? Judy Ward shared this article about a study done at Washington University. WUSTL scientists says suburban influx of deer, invasive plants are affecting…
We received this thank you from Forest Park Forever for our help with the honeysuckle removal project. With six members and three potential members, St. Louis Wild Ones were well-represented! See more photos on our Shutterfly site.
Join St. Louis Wild Ones at the 13th annual honeysuckle removal project in Forest Park, Saturday, November 5th from 9AM to noon. Forest Park Forever sponsors this project, typically with over 100 volunteers. They’ve made tremendous strides in removing large blocks of honeysuckle throughout Forest Park. In fact, there aren’t many remaining areas…
plants at Forest Park Kennedy Woods
An e-mail from Betty. “I’ve been working on this bed at our sailing club for about three years and can tell lots of stories about it. This year it’s finally starting to look pretty good. Can anyone suggest how to get ride of the clover and weedy alfalfa type plant…
By Susan Orr Until 8 years ago I had never gardened. Today we have over 100 species of native plants, shrubs, and trees in the yard. It has been an exciting adventure and begun for two reasons: first, to attract a greater variety of birds to our yard, second, to…
By Larry Hummel Winter is a good time to catch up on a number of projects around the yard and complete the usual chores that the dormant winter plants allow. Trees and understory shrubs. These plants range from 30 foot oaks to the slow growing deciduous hollies that are 5…
