Poison Ivy Some harmless plants are mistaken for poison ivy (young box elder seedlings, for instance) but you’ll know for sure if you develop an itchy rash after coming in contact with the sap, which ...

The delicate foliage and pretty pink flowers of this shrub may convince you it's a welcome addition to the garden, but it should be removed immediately.

Ornamental grasses add beautiful texture, movement, and a naturalistic feel to any garden. With their airy plumes and ...

We usually think about climate requirements when shopping for a new plant, but it's crucial to also make sure a species is ...

Dandelions are an example of an invasive plant from a different hemisphere. Not only do they take space, nutrients and water away from native vegetation, they also grow in almost every kind of ...

Scientists who have studied Connecticut River hydrilla say it has the ability to adapt and in some cases control its environment in self-serving ways.

And most of all, their digestive system and their teeth can render invasive plant seeds unviable. So, unlike other animals, ...

A serious and growing problem in the West is the invasion of non-native plant species, commonly called noxious weeds. Noxious refers to the species’ aggressive behavior, which damages native Colorado ...

IRVINE, Calif. (KABC) -- Staff at the Irvine Ranch Conservancy Native Seed Farm said more wildflowers were blooming thanks to recent heavy rain, but competing weeds were also thriving. To get an ...