Cantaloupes can be identified by the characteristic system of ridges that encompass the outside of the rind and look almost as if the fruit is covered in a net. Look for cantaloupes with prominent, cream-colored ridges and select those that are free of bruising.
Several species of honeysuckle found in NY are characterized as invasive, including: Morrowâs honeysuckle (Lonicera morrowii), Tatarian honeysuckle (Lonicera tatarica), Amur honeysuckle (Lonicera maackii), and Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) .
Honeysuckles are great additions to a landscape as they bring a variety of birds and butterflies to the yard and add fragrance. Honeysuckle vines can be shrubby or trailing, depending on their cultivar. If you choosing honeysuckle varieties for your trellis, fence, or as a spreading ground cover, then pick ones that are designed for the soil type and lighting that is in your landscape.