Southgate City Council Addresses ‘Aggressive’ Bamboo, Reviews Proposed Ordinance

Southgate City Council addresses ‘aggressive’ bamboo, reviews proposed ordinance

Invasive plants have come to Southgate.Well, the plants arent a new thing, but Southgate is currently reviewing a city ordinance similar to other NKY cities that would address how to deal with overgrowth into nearby property.Invasive plants tend to leaf early and can shade and crowd out native plants, which need the sun to grow, according to Jim Benton, chairman of The Campbell Conservancy.A Bradford Pear tree is one example: Youve probably reco…

Southgate City Council addresses 'aggressive' bamboo, reviews proposed ordinance

Invasive plants have come to Southgate. Well, the plants aren’t a new thing, but Southgate is currently reviewing a city ordinance similar to other NKY cities that would address how to deal with overgrowth into nearby property. Invasive plants tend to leaf early and can shade and crowd out native plants, which need the sun to grow, according to Jim Benton, chairman of The Campbell Conservancy.  Southgate Attorney Stewart presents the ordinance …