Hi everyone, can someone ID this grass and the plant for me? Also any advice on what to do with the grass? Do I need to cut it down now or just leave it as it is? Thanks!
The name of the grass escapes me at the moment, it's a type of carex and it's more than likely something that's come from a bird feeder. I would remove it ASAP to be honest. It can be quite difficult to dig out.
Beware of the Aurm too - they can become very invasive and almost impossible to get rid of. Once the birds eat the seeds and drop them clumps start to appear here and there. The plant is toxic and the seeds very toxic to humans. I've been trying to get rid of them in my garden for about 15 years now
Billericay - Essex
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Thank you for your comments. It feels like everything that grows in this garden is invasive! 😩 I have this grass growing in a couple of locations. I thought it looked quite good 🤦🏼♀️ We only moved here half a year ago so I’m still learning and discovering what is what…
If you can't dig it out [the Carex] then take all the flower heads off, and then it won't be able to seed around. Then you can get your strength up to dig it out! It can be quite difficult.
Fortunately, we aren't troubled by Arum here @Pete.8. I've never had it in any garden. I don't even see it around the area. Probably quite lucky.
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I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I suspect that the previous owner had a bird feeder or two. I've made the same mistake with the carex, it always seems to fill a suitable gap and looks good. At least at this time of year the soil should be fairly damp and it should come out comparatively easily.
Thanks everyone for your advice. I’ve just been out in the garden - dug up arum and uprooted the carex. It was quite a challenge especially because they were growing right next to a mature birch tree. I’ve got another carex growing at the front of the house, wedged between a concrete tile path and the house. It will fun trying to dig that one up…
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The 2nd is Arum maculatum.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
I've been trying to get rid of them in my garden for about 15 years now
Billericay - Essex
Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit.
Wisdom is not putting it in a fruit salad.
Thank you for your comments. It feels like everything that grows in this garden is invasive! 😩 I have this grass growing in a couple of locations. I thought it looked quite good 🤦🏼♀️ We only moved here half a year ago so I’m still learning and discovering what is what…
Fortunately, we aren't troubled by Arum here @Pete.8. I've never had it in any garden. I don't even see it around the area. Probably quite lucky.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
At least at this time of year the soil should be fairly damp and it should come out comparatively easily.
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