Hello,
I am running into a bit of an issue with the more prolific native plants in my garden and my neighbour and was wondering if maybe you or anyone of your members has run into this problem before and have any ideas on how to best mediate.
A few years ago we were lucky enough to have some common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) self seed in our perennial lawn. We are fans of a controlled ‘wild’ look and were happy to include some pollinators in our lawn. Unfortunately our neighbour is not a fan, and the taproots have been spreading into her side of our shared median bed.
Everything I’ve read about the milkweed suggests that it’s unfortunately difficult to transplant without harming the plant. I’ve offered to come in and remove the offshoots and roots from her lawn (either by digging or clipping), but she declined.
I’m wondering if you have any advice in cases like this?
Thank you in advance!