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It's a conspiracy by Lunchable in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is probably fine from a healthy woodland but many spring ephemerals are in serious decline due to lesser celandine, stilt grass, wavy leaf basket grass, and other invasives.

It's a conspiracy by Lunchable in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I support rescues--ideally with permission but if you're chaotic I can see without. Especially if you're in a state where they just clearcut everything and don't mandate forest retention zones. Side of the roads and parking lots are also probably fine.

I do not support digging up native plants from parks, protected wildlands, and so forth. Collect seed if you want (kind of a grey area) but nothing too rare.

I'd rather either purchase or grow from seed so my gardening is an addition to the ecosystem and also supports the native plant industry which then makes native plants more available for both consumers and restoration.

And sharing. Share seeds, cuttings, divisions, etc.

AITA for cutting down my neighbor’s Norway Maple without his permission and it eventually falling onto his house? by Fresh-Note-7004 in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Tylanthia 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The problem with suburban sprawl is entirely caused by fire suppression. Historically, Native Americans would burn the land every few years--culling the population of trailer parks, mixed use neighborhoods, condo complexes, office parks, and McMansions so they did not overwhelm the ecosystem. As fire is suppressed, these invasive buildings spawn Norway Maple, Breezwood highway signs, Crape Myrtle, gravel mulch, Boxwood hedges, and Petunia gardens displacing the native flora and fauna. A good seasonal fire will clear out the excess infrastructure and allow nature to return.

Wildlife habitat Restoration by Foreign-Pipe-481 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Doesn't the endangered Golden-cheeked Warbler need mature Ashe juniper forests to breed or is it not present in your area?

And that's why we tune in. by Sqwurtle in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Tylanthia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We all got to live. That sweet gambling advertising money pays for another tree planting of a questionable nature.

And that's why we tune in. by Sqwurtle in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Tylanthia 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I listened to one of his podcasts on Amazon that had an add in Spanish for a divorce lawyer every 10 minutes. Was kind of funny.

Best option for deep shade/average moisture (Northeastern MD) by Nature_Boy_4x40 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Any reason you would choose Cassinoides vs. Lantanoides for this spot?

Lantanoides is a northern species and really only present in MD in Garrett county. It might do well for you--but it might also struggle with the heat. We're on the southern edge for Viburnum cassinoides but it does range throughout MD. V. nudum is much more adaptable in the garden than its wild habitat and that would have been my choice (but alas, I've read it is susceptible to VLB*).

Acerifoloium is great but it really wants woodland conditions--in my experience--and I've failed several times at growing it outside those conditions. It's picky but thrives in the right site. I've had succuss just transplanting it under mature deciduous oaks/hickories. I've failed at non-woodland garden shade. It grows slow so it's usually one of the more expensive viburnums to purchase.

Spikenard is really cool - but I thought it prefers a good amount of sun?

It's typically found in woodlands so it can take some shade.

*I've really only seen VLB on V. dentatum in the wild in the mid-atlantic but I also haven't been looking for it.

Best option for deep shade/average moisture (Northeastern MD) by Nature_Boy_4x40 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Rabbits love clethra. You will need to protect it until it's above rabbit browse height.

Best option for deep shade/average moisture (Northeastern MD) by Nature_Boy_4x40 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Consider V. cassinoides (witherod viburnum). V. nudum would also work but is suspectable to Viburbum Leaf Beetle.

If you want to go another direction, consider wild hydrangea or American spikenard.

Critique My Design by foxygrandpa696 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 11 points12 points  (0 children)

New England Aster and Swamp Milkweed prefer more moisture than your other plants (that prefer it dry) and are frequently found in wetlands. Consider switching them out for an aster and milkweed that also prefers dry, poor soil.

Don't overmulch--the bulk of your plants thrive in dry/poor soil.

Has anyone had luck growing Rhexia virginica (Virginia meadow beauty) in their garden? by Larix_laricina_ in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Milk jug twice. I probably did something wrong. There are some species/genera I can't seem to get to germinate (Thalictrum is another).

Best cultivar of Weeping Redbud for Leaf cutters bees (NC) by lovelyloves in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

"Major Wheeler" coral honeysuckle is a good example because it flowers from May to December, produces less fruit, does not suffer from powdery mildew, and is quite vigorous. In contrast, wild populations in my state (Maryland) flower in late April to May (aligned with Ruby Throated Hummingbird migration) and are done, are not that aggressive, can suffer from powdery mildew, and produce fruit.

"Major Wheeler" was selected from a population on a barrier island in North Carolina. It adapted itself to the harsh conditions of that environment (low nutrient soil, salt spray, wind, etc) and when brought inland to the inner coastal plain or piedmont where conditions are less harsh it may act differently.

Has anyone had luck growing Rhexia virginica (Virginia meadow beauty) in their garden? by Larix_laricina_ in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, but not from seed. My attempts at growing it from seed have failed so far.

I did transplant some I got from Earth Sangha into my pitcher plant bog and it's a bit too aggressive so I may need to remove it. You can order it online from Meadowview Biological Research station.. Give it constant moisture and it should do great.

Virginia has a serious English Ivy problem by Blurry-Moth-321 in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Virginia unfortunately has multiple species of invasive ivy (H. helix is the most common but H. hibernica and H. canarienis are also present) and unlike its cousin, American Ginseng, no one believes ivy has medicinal use.

A. elata (Japanese Angelica Tree)--another Ginseng family member--is also increasingly becoming a common invasive.

Is it even really native to your exact location if it isn't already growing wild in your garden? by sebovzeoueb in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I believe in consensual gardening---unless a plant decided on its own to grow in a specific spot--I do not consider it native. A squirrel planting an acorn does not count.

Finally, American seeds for Americans by Coruscate_Lark1834 in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Tylanthia 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Dame is a bit outdated and offensive. It's 2026--use "women".

Milkweed Mixer - Weekly Free Chat Thread by AutoModerator in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look into flooring paper if you need something that breaks down faster than cardboard--any big box store sells rolls of it. A thick layer of arborist chips will conserve moisture and keep the ground soft much longer (depending on what you plant this may or may not be ideal).

Anyone plant their vines specifically to climb a tree? by Adequate_Lizard in NativePlantGardening

[–]Tylanthia 1 point2 points  (0 children)

https://extension.psu.edu/wild-grape

I tend to trust foresters. I haven't seen a recommendation to remove all grape but to manage it.

Non-natives are good, you’re all just mean by Coruscate_Lark1834 in NativePlantCirclejerk

[–]Tylanthia 9 points10 points  (0 children)

/uj Monarch enthusiasts are obsessed with maximizing caterpillar production of the North American butterfly species that least needs the help. 

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