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Common
Questions and Concerns
Q: What’s the difference between the plants
you’ll install and common roadside weeds?
A: Plants considered to be noxious weeds are usually
aggressive, non-native and annual species; this consideration applies
to the naturalized landscape as well. Seed mixtures for naturalization
are customized and do not include such species. Regular mowing and
monitoring throughout the first two years inhibits the establishment
of such plants, while favouring the desired species. Within three
to five years time the established landscape develops resistance
to noxious weed growth.
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Q: Doesn’t goldenrod aggravate allergies?
A: Although many people blame goldenrod pollen
for causing hay fever symptoms, it is innocent. The heavy, slightly
sticky pollen of goldenrod flowers does not blow on the wind. When
it comes to aggravating hay fever, ragweed is the usual culprit.
Flowering at the same time, but inconspicuous compared to the goldenrod’s
brilliant yellow, ragweed produces very light pollen easily caught
by the wind and carried over long distances.
Q: Won’t a meadow attract rats and other
undesirable species?
A: The animals you are most likely to encounter
in a meadow are numerous species of birds and butterflies. The types
of insects attracted to a meadow are mostly interested in the food
and shelter provided by the plants themselves, and will rarely cause
problems for humans. Often preying on pest species, these insects
can actually be considered beneficial. Rats do not live in natural
landscapes, but in man-made structures where they eat our garbage.
While raccoons and skunks can sometimes be found in naturalized
areas, these creatures can thrive anywhere in the urban environment,
including more traditional horticultural landscapes.
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