We celebrated the first day of Spring yesterday. It is a beautiful time of year. A time of rebirth, renewal, beauty.
However, lurking in the background are the Bad and the Ugly!
The Good:
As of today, March 20, 2020, in Perry, Ohio we are Growing Degree Day 42. Mother Nature is waking up for spring. Snowdrops are in full bloom,
Pussy Willows,
tulips,
hyacinths,
and daffodils are right behind.
Pachysandra is ready to bloom.
Myrtle is blooming.
Forsythias
and Lilacs
are elongating with Korean spice Viburnum close behind.
The Bad:
Hairy Bitter cress
and Henbit
are just coming into bloom. Which means they need to be pulled before they go to seed or you will have it next spring unless you use a fall pre-emergent herbicide, as they are both winter annuals. Just showing signs of life are invasives like privet,
multiflora rose,
European Alder,
and Oriental Bittersweet.
The Ugly:
All the weeds from last year have left seed behind. Horse nettle,
Mares tail
and others
are waiting to return for this growing season. You may want to remove above ground portions if possible but the seed may still be there.
Happy Spring!
