I live in North Central Texas, and I have a very large Rue under the Garden Bell, that is food for Swallowtails here! One September/October it was covered in caterpillars! I've only seen one so far, but we have had days and days of triple-digit heat, and no Rain, so...
The most effective way I have found to deal with bindweed is to find where it emerges from the ground, and using scissors or my fingernails, sever it below the surface of the soil. Very time-consuming, yes, but definitely worth the effort.
Hey, a resource you may not know about yet: https://coloradonativegrass.org/ There’s a working group, a beautifully researched and designed guide, webinars through many partners, and demo sites.
I live in North Central Texas, and I have a very large Rue under the Garden Bell, that is food for Swallowtails here! One September/October it was covered in caterpillars! I've only seen one so far, but we have had days and days of triple-digit heat, and no Rain, so...
Fingers crossed! :)
The most effective way I have found to deal with bindweed is to find where it emerges from the ground, and using scissors or my fingernails, sever it below the surface of the soil. Very time-consuming, yes, but definitely worth the effort.
I'm interested in helping as a beta tester for the Pacific Northwest. May I email you or call to discuss?
Hey, a resource you may not know about yet: https://coloradonativegrass.org/ There’s a working group, a beautifully researched and designed guide, webinars through many partners, and demo sites.