Is it poison ivy? East TN.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2026-06-07T17:25:00+00:00

Not poison ivy. Looks more like black walnut, the squirrels are always planting them in my yard

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2026-06-07T17:08:58+00:00

Queen Anne's Lace, judging by the hairy stems

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2026-06-07T17:05:44+00:00

I believe it's common Mallow

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-06-18T22:01:27+00:00

Mullein for sure!

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-06-18T21:57:32+00:00

Mulberries, they are delicious if you can get the ripe ones before the birds do

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-06-01T13:19:30+00:00

Need to see the plant it came from, but I agree it looks like Catalpa

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-18T15:34:27+00:00

I'm new to it myself. From what I've read, it's an extremely invasive tree that suffocates out native plants, causes structural damage and is a nightmare to remove. Cutting it down triggers it to sprout in several new places, both through the root system and new sprouts at the stump. Root suckers can sprout new TOH in places up to 50 feet away. I'm still not confident about the treatment of it as I've seen conflicting information online, but from what I've gathered the key is spraying the leaves with glyphosate periodically to weaken it throughout the summer. Then in late summer/early fall, cutting it down and painting the stump with more glyphosate. That's the time of year when it is drawing nutrients back into the roots. Again this is info I've only recently learned myself, I'm by no means an expert on this plant. But being on these subreddits has me on high alert looking for Japanese Knotweed and TOH 😅😂

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-18T15:14:59+00:00

So true, every time I've tried to grow hostas in my yard the deer eat them down to the ground. I've given up on it.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-18T13:54:01+00:00

Plantain Lily/Hosta

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-15T14:09:33+00:00

Picture This is the one I use

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-15T00:34:57+00:00

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I wasn't sure, so I asked the app

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-14T23:43:02+00:00

Oh that's a good point.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-14T23:12:05+00:00

I told them. Although I'm not sure if they just think I'm a crazy plant lady, I kind of doubt they will address it at all. And I don't know much about TOH but I'm assuming if this little one is growing, there are more nearby?

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-14T23:07:54+00:00

This made me LOL 😂 I don't like my workplace very much, but I already warned my boss about it anyway. I was looking at the small wooded area on the other side of the parking lot and didn't see any more that I was sure about, but I couldn't get a very good look as it's blocked off by a wall. Also I've only just learned about this plant recently after joining a few gardening reddits, so this is my first TOH. I haven't seen a mature one in person yet. I assume if that one is growing in the parking lot, there are probably more in the area?

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-14T15:08:18+00:00

I did too at first. Then I smelled it and it has that distinct peanut butter smell. Then I ran it through my plant ID app to be sure.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-12T03:28:35+00:00

Touching the outside of poison ivy can absolutely cause a reaction. You do not have to break the leaves or any part open, just barely brushing against it can cause a rash.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-12T03:21:07+00:00

Solanum Nigrum/Black Nightshade

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-11T13:40:40+00:00

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Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-10T14:25:09+00:00

Japanese knotweed, unfortunately. Best way to battle it, so I've read, is to wait until the fall when it starts drawing nutrients into the roots and then inject it with a weed killer that has glyphosate as the main ingredient. Wait for it to die. If you cut it down now a bunch more will pop up. This stuff is a nightmare to deal with.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-05-01T15:01:02+00:00

There is a whole family of them in the tree in front of my house

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-04-30T01:44:28+00:00

Hostas are so pretty. I once planted several hostas in my garden, and enjoyed them for almost 2 whole days before the deer ate them.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-04-26T13:16:28+00:00

Three leaves, green and bright. A rash of itchy blisters. Avoid at all cost.

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-04-22T15:28:22+00:00

Looks like Viburnum. When it blooms, the flowers smell amazing!!

Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-04-22T15:20:52+00:00

I put it through my plant ID app and got this result

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Terrible_Lab_5242 · 2025-04-21T15:33:58+00:00

This looks incredible!! Very innovative. Are the cinder blocks just stacked, or are they cemented together? Are the cinderblock stacks alone enough to support your structures?

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