I am waging war on the invasives on my property. Our property is mostly wooded, but there are several areas that had been cleared where invasives - mostly oriental bittersweet and multiflora rose - have established. I've been handpulling and removing by root as much as possible, but it is very time-consuming (and has resulted in too much exposure to poison ivy, no matter what I wear!). Any suggestions for other organic methods of removal? And any thoughts on what to plant that may stand a chance against these as I continue to try to remove them? My immediate focus is a hillside that borders our back yard, western slope, good sunlight, below the treeline. I am thinking of wildflowers, or a more formal perennial garden featuring natives, but am open to ideas.
Tags: bittersweet, invasive, oriental, plants, wildflowers
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