They cut a number of trees down with TPO's in nesting season, complete with squirrels drays, nests etc. The evidence went through the shredder. The planning dept declined to prosecute as it "was not in the public interest"
It usually just disappears by itself. It tends to like wetter ground conditions, especially if it's compacted, and then dries up as the ground dries out, but someone last year mentioned that it thrives where there's been weedkiller, and I got it on the edges of the [gravel] drive as I'd had to use some weedkiller there as the ground was too compacted to get the dandelions out. I've redone the whole area, so it's easier to pull, or hoe weeds out, and it'll be interesting to see if it ever appears again there
We used to get it in the front garden as the grass was pretty poor and compacted [large deciduous trees] and it just dried out and disappeared as the ground dried out through the warmer months.
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
@fidgetbones That is amazing. It would seem there is so much unknown about Nostoc both good and bad. I seem to recall it might be a natural pesticide. Scientists are only just starting to understand how it contrbutes to the natural world
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
I think we all need to keep an open mind. Nostoc only occurs in wet damp places. The science is fascinating. I have seen it but not in a garden, I would be suprised if it is very common. If that is so, I would leave it be unless it is on a path. It may have alot to contribute to future science. I am sure scientists have a very open mind regarding it's possible uses.
I have worked as a Gardener for 24 years. My latest garden is a new build garden on heavy clay.
@Oopsadaizy - It would help to see the whole space, but there's no problem putting the stuff you've already scraped up into a compost bin, as it's basically harmless. Make sure you haven't put any home made chemical remedies on it first - I'm assuming you haven't done that though. If you need help to clear the site and start afresh, it might be worth looking in one of those local sites via the internet, or if you have a local paper/booklet delivered. We get a little one with a list of tradesmen of all types in the area. Recommendations from neighbours if you have them, can also be good. Whatever you do - don't allow any more cowboys onto your property. Utter scum, and only there to extort money. They're the type who cause huge problems with fly tipping as well. Shut the door in their faces, or if they just walk in - send them packing, and don't mince your words. I had one recently who turned up at the front door, and I recognised him as he'd opened my back gate and come in, unannounced and uninvited, many years ago. He got told in very plain language what he could do with his 'tree surgeon' skills that day....
It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
Nostoc likes limestone, it finds it on my flat roof - one of the driest environments in my "garden". In the sun, it shrivels up cpmpletely - until the next rain.
location: Surrey Hills, England, ex-woodland acidic sand. "Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
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We used to get it in the front garden as the grass was pretty poor and compacted [large deciduous trees] and it just dried out and disappeared as the ground dried out through the warmer months.
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
When you kill Nostoc, it keeps a sponge-like texture for some time. You have to wait for it to decompose. This may take several months.
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."
If you need help to clear the site and start afresh, it might be worth looking in one of those local sites via the internet, or if you have a local paper/booklet delivered. We get a little one with a list of tradesmen of all types in the area. Recommendations from neighbours if you have them, can also be good.
Whatever you do - don't allow any more cowboys onto your property. Utter scum, and only there to extort money. They're the type who cause huge problems with fly tipping as well. Shut the door in their faces, or if they just walk in - send them packing, and don't mince your words.
I had one recently who turned up at the front door, and I recognised him as he'd opened my back gate and come in, unannounced and uninvited, many years ago. He got told in very plain language what he could do with his 'tree surgeon' skills that day....
I live in west central Scotland - not where that photo is...
"Have nothing in your garden that you don't know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."