Yard Talk
Dirt Simple Tips for Natural Yard Care
Episode 5: "Weeds"
Co-host Greg Rabourn visits Fern Cove on Vashon Island
Giant Hogweed
Co-host Doug Rice talks to Tammy Dunakin about what her goats like to eat
One of the weed-eating goats from Rent-A-Ruminant
View Episode Five, Windows Media Player, 17 Min.
Synopsis: Greg and Doug review what you need to know about managing weeds. From the best and easiest ways to remove simple garden weeds to how to manage noxious weeds such as ivy and Giant Hogweed.
Greg and Doug check in with local weed expert, Sasha Shaw, as she demonstrates how to safely handle Giant Hogweed, the sap of which can be harmful. (Read more about Giant Hogweed.)
Next, they visit Vashon Island where they meet up with Tammy Dunakin and her herd of weed-eating goats.
Tips & Tricks
How to avoid spreading noxious weeds.
- Check to make sure you are not planting noxious weeds.
- Clean your recreational equipment.
- Don't dump aquariums.
- Contain garden waste.
- Join community work parties.
Demonstrations:
- How to safely remove and dispose of Giant Hogweed.
- The best tools for easily removing garden weeds.
- How to use geotextile fabric for weed control.
- How to rescue trees from ivy.
Show resources:
Northwest Native Plant Landscaping Guide
Rent-A-Ruminant
(Weed eating goats!)
Tammy Dunakin
206-251-1051
tdunakin@hotmail.com
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