Invasive plants have detrimental effects on the local ecosystem. They are non-native, spread quickly, and can overtake an area when not kept in check. Many will force out native plants, leading to a ...

Next week (Feb. 24-28) is National Invasive Species Awareness Week, an international event that aims to expose invasive plants and bugs that pose threats to the environment, economy, and more ...

Invasive plants spread aggressively, disrupting local ecosystems and often becoming impossible to control. Identifying them can be tricky—check with local extension offices or invasive species ...

Remove barberry plants by digging, hand-pulling, or using a weed wrench. Always wear thick leather gloves to protect against ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... What’s worse than a weed? An invasive plant. While weeds are plants that grow where they’re not wanted, invasives are always nonnative plants introduced ...

Your home's garden should be a safe space to cultivate tranquility. Climbing plants can make your backyard a cozy oasis, but some species are more sinister than serene. Rosary pea (Abrus precatorius) ...

There’s a predator living in Helene Hvizda’s backyard. The spiny creature slithers between blades of grass, swirling around living beings and tightening its grip, essentially choking the life out of ...

Identifying plants turned into an "overwhelming" task for one Virginia resident, who quickly discovered that most of their yard had been overtaken by invasive plants and turned to Reddit for advice.