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Weeder’s
Digest
By Bob Siren
It's been said that any plant
that's in the wrong spot is considered
to be a weed. In the glass-is-half-
full scenario, I consider it to be
a transplantable freebie. Plants
have unique ways of spreading
their offspring long distances away
from momma, thus ensuring the
continuation of their species far from
home.
If you have any type of nut
tree on your property, such as oak
Remember, it never hurts to seek professional
advice. You can reach Bob Siren by email: or walnut, you're well aware of the
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a good idea; it's a law! These trees
can be messy by design. The nuts
that they drop can roll optimally far
enough away, or be transported by
critters and stored. The ones that
are not consumed can germinate in
any place where they may have room
to grow. These nuts can travel long
distances courtesy of moving water.
They may be carried by a stream, or
in certain areas by powerful flood
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