During April, nature gives us all kinds of flowers to see. But which ones should we fight in our yards and which should we ...

One of the major gardening trends of the past several years is that people are looking to be more eco-conscious with their gardening efforts. That includes using less water in the garden, using fewer ...

Q. What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

Something strange and deeply unsettling has been quietly unfolding across America's landscapes, waterways, and forests for ...

If you thought that pesky honeysuckle growing behind the garage or the neighbor’s tree of heaven seeding into your veggie patch was an annoying problem, you’re not alone. Across the globe, the problem ...

The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program hosted a webinar Thursday morning that looked at how and why aquatic invasive species are so adaptable to new habitats. Once established in an ecosystem, ...

When the Bradford pear trees are in bloom in early spring, you pretty much can't miss them; you see the lovely white blossoms on trees everywhere - and you smell that not-nearly-so-lovely fishy odor ...

One of the world’s most invasive aquatic plants is now in DuPage County, much to the concern of researchers and state officials. But they said the discovery underscores how public education can keep ...

The Native Plant Protection Act, sponsored by Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-large), specifically regulates invasive bamboo ...

Climate change may give invasive plants an unexpected advantage, helping them overcome insect damage and spread more aggressively.