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In New York, and the Hudson Valley, there are dozens of harmful invasive plants that are simply illegal to sell. These plants are identified as harmful because they out-compete native plants, hurt biodiversity, and harm ecosystems. In some cases, they can hurt people, pets, our food supply, landscaping, parks and waterways. They do the opposite Read more…
We are deeply proud of the work we do to clear poison ivy from properties, removing invasive species, and restoring native landscapes with care, precision, and respect for nature. Over the past eight years of serving the Hudson Valley, we’ve had over 110 reviews from our customers. We took a spin through them to find Read more…
We believe that even in the absence of laws and regulations, having a sustainable approach to keeping your property free from invasive species is the right thing to do: it protects native plants, denies invasive insects and diseases a habitat to grow, and also prevents the spread of invasives into other people’s property or into Read more…
One of the springtime rites of passage of living in the Northeastern United States is encountering poison ivy. Although it may be a “native” plant, its spread can prevent the growth and development of other native plants, and it has some nasty side effects for anyone unfortunate enough to brush up against it. As a Read more…
As a Hudson Valley-based invasive species removal and landscape restoration company, we are constantly out in the field, helping homeowners, businesses, municipalities and land organizations manage their property and keep their environments clear of the creep of invasive species. However, there are many great developments to catch up with online that show the range of Read more…
In studies published by institutions like Nature and the National Institutes of Health, it’s been established that Google Trends can be used to track the outbreak of infectious diseases, as one of the first things that people do when they feel ill is to consult search engines to find out about their symptoms. With that Read more…
Japanese Knotweed has been brewing as a notorious invasive species since 1850, when German botanist Philipp von Siebold shipped specimens of it to the Royal Botanical Gardens. Today, it’s causing mayhem around the world, and for us here in the Hudson Valley region. Its innocent appearance: heart-shaped leaves, bamboo stems, and small white flowers may Read more…
Here’s a bamboo removal job we did. The homeowner planted bamboo along a fence 20 years ago for privacy, and as is the nature of bamboo, it spread into their yard and is even threatening their foundation. Bamboo is incredibly resilient, and without proper removal of the root system, it will continue to regenerate. To Read more…