If you're finding that weeds are invading your garden from your next-door neighbor's yard, you can easily crowd them out with ...

It is crucial to distinguish between plants that simply grow quickly and those that actively harm their environment.

In the U.S., some homeowners call these "hell plants" or "tree killers" — terms echoed by Tree Canada for their impact on ...

Alternative: If you want a plant with similar looks and growth rates without the invasiveness, try out Virginia Knotweed, Prince's Feather (an exotic, but non-invasive species) or Giant Knotweed ...

For species already recognized as invasive in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast, “the climate is becoming less suitable for their invasion, and our areas are becoming more suitable,” Dr. Beaury said.

According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Asian Longhorned Beetle (ALB) was first discovered in ...

Invasive plants with low C ratios, associated with fast root growth and nutrient uptake, were particularly effective at altering the microbial communities in the soil.

These oaks have an unpredictable growth habit and do not produce a neatly domed or other symmetrical canopy like other oak species. Their blue-or grey-green leaves are distinctive and if you want ...

Each year, in the middle of June, homeowner associations start treating their lakes for invasive plants that choke off boat and beach access. They aim to have waters clear and open for the July 4 ...

One of the ways an invasive species can prevent the growth of native plants is a biological phenomenon called allelopathy. “This means that they can make chemicals that come out of their roots ...

And should you plant a known invasive in your yard? Updated: Oct. 22, 2024, 11:36 a.m. ... Questions arise such as: Do the gases emanating from the tank compromise their growth?

Between 1990 and 2020, there was a 51% increase in the area around Phoenix where homes and wildlands meet, raising wildfire risks.