Kudzu & Invasive Species Help
Gillette Woods Association is helping to preserve the beauty and health of our neighborhood by tackling invasive plants, especially kudzu. Kudzu spreads quickly, climbing trees and covering native vegetation, and if left unchecked can cause serious damage to our landscape.
Property owners who want to better manage kudzu and other invasive species on their property and who are current Gillette Woods members can request a free assessment. Here’s how we can help:
- Identification: If you’re unsure whether a vine or plant on your property is kudzu, we can assist with identification.
- Advice & Instruction: We can provide guidance on the most effective ways to remove or control kudzu and other invasive species.
- Removal Assistance: When possible, our volunteers can lend a hand in managing outbreaks and reducing the spread in our neighborhood.
Over the years, volunteers have invested many hours in kudzu eradication projects throughout Gillette Woods, using both manual removal and targeted treatment. These efforts have made a visible difference, but the fight is ongoing.
If you live in Gillette Woods and would like help with kudzu on your property, please reach out to us.
Further Reading & Helpful Links
- Gardening for Life Project – Learn how to make your yard more wildlife-friendly and part of a healthier foothills ecosystem.
- Resource Directory (Gardening for Life Project) – A handy list of local and regional groups that can help with everything from native plants to invasive species control.
- Conserving Carolina – Kudzu Information – Articles and advice on identifying, managing, and eradicating kudzu.
- The Kudzu Warriors (Conserving Carolina) – A story of volunteers who reclaimed a forest from kudzu.
- Volunteer with Conserving Carolina – Opportunities to roll up your sleeves and help with projects like invasive plant removal.
- Beautiful Foothills – Removing Kudzu – Step-by-step tips and methods for controlling kudzu on your own property, provided by the Polk County Appearance Commission.
- Beautiful Foothills – Companies for Kudzu Removal – A list of local contractors if you’d prefer professional help tackling kudzu, provided by the Polk County Appearance Commission.