Increasing numbers of Americans are receiving mislabeled, international mailers containing seed packages they didn’t order. Here’s what to know and how to respond if you receive one.
Have fun but keep novelty plants like green birdflower in check when adding them to your landscape.
Some exotic plants can wreak havoc in our gardens, but others, such as invasive honeysuckle, can indirectly affect public health.
Honeysuckle can be invasive and overtake native plants, but you can help control populations of the shrub with these DIY projects.
Native species can be great for your property’s looks and ecosystem, but avoid unknowingly introducing one of these invasive plants that look similar.
People grow butterflies to be released at weddings and similar occasions, but is it ethical and eco-friendly? Are there better ways to help butterflies?
The invasive, odiferous tree of heaven attracts pollinators but is toxic to other plants. It has human medicinal uses, but cutting alone encourages more growth.
You might want to eventually rid your land of these invasive plants, but until you’re able to get rid of them, you can make use of them.
Keeping fields clear of invasive plants is a challenge many farmers face, and those shrubby bushes invading your fields actually might be apple trees.
Our property is riddled with this invasive plant, and fighting the problem is a sustainability balancing act.
