I’m not surprised. I have been pulling Garlic Mustard wherever I see it for years, and it is often the only thing growing. But, it is also known to sprout much earlier than many natives. I have found that early removal of GM allows surrounding plants to thrive.

Martha

I don't have that much yet, but thanks Martha for the info. If it gets worse in my yard, that should help.

I have GM fairly under control, but the newest bad plant for me is Youngia japonica, which has really spread with the last few rainy seasons. Be careful with that one, too.

Thank you for the warning ncrescue. I hadn't even heard of that one, and I when I just looked it up I see it's made it to northern parts of NJ already which depending on how it's defined means it's either in my area or very close to it.