Invaders in my Yard with Amber Stilwell

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Amber Stilwell discussing invasive plants and solutions for homeowners.

Every year, the list of invasive plants continues to grow. In some cases, plants and trees planted years ago are now considered invasive . Have you ever wondered, what the average homeowner can do to stop the spread of evasive plants. Today, we interview Amber Stilwell. She is a recognized expert through the Pennsylvania Sea Grant and Penn State extension, specializing in Coastal Out Reach and Watershed Management. Amber answers our questions and offers solutions on removing evasive plants from your property. We discuss the tools available in identifying the culprits. Practicing safe removal guidelines to avoid spreading seeds or rhizomes and choosing native alternatives. If you are interested in learning more about invasive plants and how to replace them, this podcast is for you.

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris DePaola, Don Clowes

Guest: Amber Stilwell

Topics covered

• invasive plants
• homeowner solutions
• plant removal
• native alternatives
• environmental management

Keywords

• invasive plants
• homeowner
• plant removal
• native alternatives
• environmental management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pennsylvania Sea Grant, Penn State extension

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