Friday, February 20, 2009
I Hate Yellowstar! And So Should You!
If you've ever tried to walk through a field of mature yellowstar thistle I know you already share my feelings! Even cows I've seen eat the sawtooth leaves of pampas grass, or the spiky heads of Russian thistle, will not touch mature yellowstar. This non-native plant has invaded over 15 million acres of California which makes it one of the most expensive invasive pests in the state. It is estimated to cause over $136 billion in losses per year nationally!
It consumes 50% more water than native annual grasses and is easily spread by animals, vehicles, and birds. Once introduced to your land it can quickly take over and crowd out the native grasses as well as make it unpleasantly painful for you to use or walk through it. And it can be toxic to horses!
If you've been fighting this weed on your property by mowing you know that is a lost cause... so to learn the latest techniques on how to contain and eliminate the weed, come to a free workshop at the Templeton Community Center on February 25 from 6-8 PM.
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