spotted spurge
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Trying Not To Repeat Last Year’s Spurge Mistake
Last year I had a lot of Spotted Spurge weeds. I made the mistake of letting them seed before I eventually pulled them out, and so I expected that there would be a lot this year as well. Spotted Spurge is indeed here in abundance and I will try to be more diligent about removing Continue reading
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A Session Of Spurge-Purging
Spotted Spurge is a common weed here, and I made the mistake of leaving it in the ground when this summer’s drought made weeding difficult. I figured I’d just wait until the soil was softer after rain. However, I failed to account for the fact that after only five weeks of growing, each plant may Continue reading
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The Scourge Of The Spotted Spurge
I consider Spotted Spurge to be a weed here. It thrives in heat and grows as a mat that crowds out other plants. I had noticed that each plant has a long tap root, and the drier the ground, the harder it is to get that root out intact. Consequently, I did less weeding during Continue reading
About Me
Nature Lover.
Inquisitive Observer.
Student Gardener.
I invite you to join me on my journey to convert my sterile (from a nature point of view) new house lot to a healthy and diverse ecosystem, as I make discoveries, mistakes, and hopefully progress. I am not an expert or professional. The project started in February 2023 and the location is Seguin, Texas, USA.
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