INVASIVE SPECIES
at a Garden Center Near You By Katrina Mitchell
Imagine a picturesque cottage in spring. English ivy climbs the walls and fences, trailing along the ground. Nearby, butterflies dance around a butterfly bush while the bees drone about a Bradford pear tree. Soon the common periwinkle that was planted as a groundcover will be blooming, adding a splash of purple to the landscape. A hedge of autumn olive shimmers silver in the breeze. The owner is debating on what to add next: a chartreuse Japanese barberry, nandina for autumn color, or perhaps a patch of common or golden bamboo? Oh, the possibilities! This is no daydream, however. It’s actually a nightmare.
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VOLUME 5, ISSUE 2
Plant: Chinese Privet (Ligustrum sinense)
