Sep 1, 2022

Goldenrod, a Lovely Garden Thug

There are nearly two dozen Solidago species in the Midwest flora and all but one are native -- the exception being the interstate goldenrod. Yet, while I enjoy seeing goldenrods enliven the late summer and fall landscape, I do not want most of them in my flower beds. They are invasive, especially tall and Canada goldenrod (S. altissima and S. canadensis). Goldenrods can reproduce by seed but they also are especially good at making colonies asexually (i.e., vegetatively) by sh

Rant of the Month

Unfortunately, most people know very little about plants and gardening, including many "professionals" employed to design, choose, install and maintain landscapes. This page spotlights specific issues with commentary on remedy or recommendation for course of action. Examples are numerous and easy to find, rarely requiring me to travel far from home. Hopefully, these postings will make the task more difficult. I also feature seasonally appropriate topics and focus on species and issues to help educate.

I schedule the new rant to post at one minute after midnight on the first day of each month.

Rant of the Month

ARCHIVE