You may have noticed that we have been cutting down some of the tall areas around ponds, in native areas, and in wildflower areas. We are doing this because of the movement of Canada Thistle into these areas.
This is a evasive perennial weed that is characterized by it's prickly foliage and violet colored flowers that produces tons of seed.
The largest area is the area effected is the areas between #8 and #11. Due to the droughty conditions last spring the thistle got a jump on the native species that were planted. The plan is to keep the Thistle from going to seed and exacerbate the problem. Than in late fall we can make a herbicide application that should be taken down to the root and kill the Thistle.
You may have noticed that we have been cutting down some of the tall areas around ponds, in native areas, and in wildflower areas. We are doing this because of the movement of Canada Thistle into these areas.
The largest area is the area effected is the areas between #8 and #11. Due to the droughty conditions last spring the thistle got a jump on the native species that were planted. The plan is to keep the Thistle from going to seed and exacerbate the problem. Than in late fall we can make a herbicide application that should be taken down to the root and kill the Thistle.
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