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Big Problems in Small Scale Restoration Efforts #872233

Asked June 08, 2024, 9:05 PM EDT

Hello! I recently moved to and bought a home here in Ohio and while I only have a little over an acre of land, I am interested in trying to restore as much biodiversity as possible. It quickly became apparent to me after doing some research that starting with eradicating some invasives on the property is going to be very necessary and also possibly very difficult. There is what seems to be a 20 foot tall wall of what I think is amur honeysuckle along the edge of the property (for now!) as well as a few bradford pears that I want to have removed but I'm not sure where to start as I've never owned property before to be able to do any sort of horticulture or landscaping or anything. The work is definitely outside of what I can do on my own! I know there are companies that will remove trees but are there specific resources I can use that will be knowledgeable in getting me started in controlling these invasives? Something to look for that can get me off on the right foot? I'm still learning but from what I've seen, eradicating the species is going to be a process more than a single event. I don't know if it's relevant but my property is kind of a 1.5 acre semi-forested island surrounded on all sides by developments. Thank you in advance for any advice you could give me please!!

Butler County Ohio

Expert Response

Vallery, it looks like you have a nice property with a lot of potential.  I would suggest that you solicit the help of a landscaping company to help with your planning and work.  You may find some good leads to a reputable company by talking to several garden centers.  In fact, many garden centers provide a garden planning and design service with no or very little cost.  They also can suggest several good landscaping companies to contact for bids on the job to be done.
Bill J. Replied June 10, 2024, 10:42 AM EDT

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