Weeds dangerous to native plants

Every landowner needs to be aware of the weed infestation. The fields of yellow and orange flowers which people probably think look pretty with the wild daisies are invasive weeds called hawkweed. There are knapweed, thistles, tansy and St. John's wort in fields, along roads and under trees. The hawkweed has multiplied by leaps and bounds in the last two years.

All the mentioned plants are using the water that grasses, native plants and trees need. When a field is taken over by these plants, the palatable grasses to livestock and wild animals are crowded out.

Spraying the county roads should not have been stopped and individuals need to spray their property or have it done. I live on the Hidden Valley Road which has out-of-control fields that are good examples of what exists everywhere. Weedmaster is an excellent herbicide or call the County Extension office.

GINNY DEANE

Sandpoint