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I love natural growth and we have plenty around (PNW), but that invasive Himalayan Blackberry is constantly creeping back out of the wild edges. We've done well enough pushing it back, but it is so pervasive and the animals help spread the seeds. That and the other noxious weeds (Scotch-broom, thistle, tansy, etc) have us quite busy doing our best to remove and keep out. It's like spitting into the wind if the other land-owners around don't do it as well. Oh well.
We also planted tons of native "deer-resistant" plants. They love it. I call it deer salad.
If this isn’t the most relatable thing that’s (kinda) specific to me
My fight with fire ants in the South. Insect populations have tanked over the last 4 years, but the fire ants are on the rampage in the surrounding forest. I poison my neighbor's yards, it's still a non-stop fight.
For any Southerner's coming along; I don't use any insecticides or herbicides except hydramethylnon. Yeah, it costs more, but a little dab'll do ya. Amdro is a popular brand name, not sure who else uses it.