Rec | GETTING RID OF INVASIVE SPECIES

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Ivy is invasive to my area and it's EVERYWHERE! It can be difficult and expensive to remove but it's a good thing to do and can even be a matter of safety. Sometimes ivy will basically choke a tree to death, which'll then potentially become a hazard to buildings and people nearby.
I can't recommend a reliable website to find your local invasive species right now, because the gov websites are dropping like flies. Sorry 😔💔
That said, if you can, make some time to research your local area's invasive species, native and keystone species!
It's really rewarding to learn about and act on! It makes you feel more grounded, doing a good thing with a tangible result. Especially with your hands and plants!

@greenstar

Feb 8, 2025

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@sillygirltypebeat

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looking up what the native plants in your area are

For the Californians I can offer https://calscape.org/. If you just look up "[location] native plant society" that should lead you in the right direction. I just love learning about the land I'm on and having a neat list of plants adapted to and thriving in the area, maybe you do too.

@apowine

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Take a pic of a plant and it will identify it for you. Been using it on every plant I see, even weeds on the sidewalk and various grasses. It’s nice to figure out if something is nonnative/invasive. Idk if it’s really improving my life necessarily, but it’s fun.