Garlic mustard

I was a "Weed Commissioner" for the town I lived in a few years ago. Purple Loosestrife, Bull Thistle, Buckthorn and Creeping Jenny were on our list of illegal weeds. One that should have been on the list is Garlic Mustard. Garlic mustard has become my spring, summer and fall yard project.

We live in a wooded area that has been invaded with Garlic mustard from the bordering park. (I have a battle on my hands because the park is covered with it) I have been carefully pulling it for the past 4 years and seeing some results but seedlings keep coming up. Seeds can sit in the ground for up to 5 years or so before germinating, so once you think an area is clear more comes up.

This weed doesn't allow the native plants such as Trillium and Wild Geranium grow. check out this web site for more info on invasive plants.

http://www.ipaw.org/