There's a conundrum that has perplexed biologists since Charles Darwin himself. Why do some exotic species take off as invasive pests while others don't?

No one wants to spend hours pulling weeds when they start to sprout. Using this ground cover adds beauty and weed-suppressing ...

More Saint Peter residents are looking for ways to support pollinators by incorporating native plants, prairie gardens, and natural landscaping into their yards — and for good reason. Pollinator-frien ...

I have a space in my landscape that I would like to use for a perennial flower bed. Could you suggest some flower varieties that grow well here and give me suggestions for creating a bed? I have had ...

Invasive grasses represent a leading threat to biodiversity, ecosystem function and human livelihoods across continents. These species often possess high reproductive output, rapid growth rates and ...

You may hear "stop the spread" and get unwelcome flashbacks to the COVID-19 pandemic. But it applies to invasive plant species, too. Some species are so prevalent ...

You might not have heard of buffel grass, a robust and invasive grass that has spread across tens of thousands of square kilometres of inland Australia. But you might know its effects. Right now, the ...

Mary Marlowe Leverette is one of the industry’s most highly regarded housekeeping and fabric care experts, sharing her knowledge on efficient housekeeping and textile conservation. She is also a ...

Biologists with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife are working hard to eradicate nutria from the state. Michael Macor / The San Francisco Chronicle via Getty Images Someone appears to have ...

MADISON, Wis. -- It's small, has a pretty yellow flower and its leaves are shaped like hearts. You'd be forgiven for wanting to keep the lesser celandine around. Don't do that. The plant, sometimes ...

Unsuspecting insects with potentially lethal stings have invaded the U.S., spreading across the country, and are causing havoc on local ecosystems. The insects, known as Asian needle ants, are ...