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Advice for gardeners from the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council

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Blueweed on the top of the Trail Street snowdump in Kimberley. (Photo courtesy the Weed Warrior)

As spring approaches, the East Kootenay Invasive Species Council has some gardening advice.

Invasive species tend to get a jump start on native ones when it comes to emerging early. Native species start slowly and send out shoots while the invasive get a head start and can out-compete native species.

The EKISC has these tips for keeping invasive out of your property.

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Carolyn Grant

About the Author: Carolyn Grant

I have been with the Kimberley Bulletin since 2001 and have enjoyed every moment of it.
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