Tag Archives: Don Osmond

Wild parsnip (Pastinaca sativa) control

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Don Osmond, volunteer steward Wild parsnip is a monocarpic perennial, usually taking 2-3 years to flower.  I chose a 4 acre area in southwestern Wisconsin to evaluate my control efforts over time.  Habitats ranged from dry degraded prairie to … Continue reading →

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Using an Articulating Hedge Trimmer on Brush and Weeds

Posted on February 12, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Don Osmund, volunteer steward The tool of choice for this is a brush saw.  But some projects may benefit by adding an articulating hedge trimmer, where the blade assembly angle is adjustable so it can cut parallel to the … Continue reading →

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