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Baby’s breath is an invasive plant widespread on Vancouver Island. Baby’s breath is a bushy plant full of many tiny white or light pink star shaped flowers. It is common in flower arrangements.

Bamboo is an ornamental and invasive plant widespread on Vancouver island. Bamboo forms dense thickets that rapidly expand in size. Bamboo patches grow an extensive root system that spreads rapidly and creates new plants as far as 20 feet away.

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When choosing which flowers to plant, note that native plants are often the best option as the local hummingbirds are already familiar with them. Hummingbirds are attracted to bright and vibrant colours, and red in particular (hence why most hummingbird feeders are bright red). To keep hummingbirds feeding in your garden all year round, we recommend planting a variety of flowers that will bloom during different seasons. Additionally, you may choose to hang a hummingbird feeder that you can keep filled with nectar all year round.

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There are many reasons to plant large privacy hedges, and there are many varieties that can do a good job. Privacy hedges can reduce noise and can provide a space where neighbouring properties can’t see into your property.

Fuchsias are perfect for hanging baskets because their particular flower shape looks best when given the opportunity to hang. Their bright flowers will also attract hummingbirds! Fuchsia plants also prefer shade, making them easy to maintain in a hanging basket.

Black knot fungus is a disease that affects cherry, plum, apricot trees and other varieties from the prunus family. The disease appears as black, swollen knots on branches and twigs of affected trees. These knots are typically several inches long and can cause the branch to girdle. This can cause the branch to weaken or die due to a lack of water and nutrients being able to flow freely.

Buttercup or “creeping buttercup” is a widespread invasive species on Vancouver island. Buttercup thrives in lawns and in wet lowland environments. Buttercup spreads through long lateral stems that take root and create new plants. One buttercup plant can spread to cover 40 square feet in one year. Buttercup spreads by creating a firmly anchored network of plants.

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Newly planted trees require some extra care and attention in order to stay healthy and continue growing. Continue reading to find out how you can ensure your newly planted trees are getting the care they need.

Cedar apple rust is a type of fungus disease that affects apple trees, and other members of the rosaceae family. Cedar apple rust is most common in areas where juniper and apple trees are growing in close proximity.

Clover or “Oxalis” is an ornamental and invasive plant widespread on Vancouver island. There are many varieties of clover, some of which are more invasive than others. This article is focused on the invasive varieties. Clover establishes itself quickly and grows a deep taproot as well as a rapidly expanding system of roots and stems that sprout new plants. A single clover can produce up to 5000 seeds per year.

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