Archive for January 20th, 2008
More weeds
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Algae, moss and lichens on trees and paths
Algae, moss and lichens are non-parasitic organisms that use structures as growth supports. They do not harm plants and can make interesting features, preferring damp, still areas. However, they can make paths slippery, so control is sometimes necessary. Gelatinous algae are dark jelly-like growths that often appear in […]
Weed!
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Weed!
The definition of a weed is ‘any plant growing in the wrong place’. This means anything from a tiny hairy bittercress seedling to a huge sycamore tree. It also covers some of the more invasive ‘garden’ plants, such as Cerastium tomentosum, which will take over a rock garden if not controlled. […]
