Invasive Plant Removal & Management

When something begins to spread too quickly, it’s often a sign the land needs help rebalancing.
I remove invasive plants by hand — carefully, thoroughly, and with respect for what’s beneath them.

I commonly work with:
• English ivy, both ground and climbing
• Himalayan blackberry
• English laurel
• Holly
• Other persistent invasive plants

The work is slow and deliberate.
No rushing. No spraying.
Just patient, physical work that allows the soil and native plants to breathe again.

Removing invasives can feel like the land’s first deep breath.
True restoration begins with what comes next.

Weed Suppression & Mulching

Bare soil is an invitation for weeds.

After removal, the most important step is protecting the ground so invasives don’t come right back.
Just like a forest floor, your land needs cover — leaves, wood, and organic matter — to stay healthy.

I use thick layers of natural mulch, often local arborist wood chips, to:
    •    suppress new weeds
    •    hold moisture
    •    protect the soil
    •    and rebuild the fungal and microbial life underground

This helps turn damaged ground back into living soil — preparing it for native plants to take root.