I became a professional gardener because I love plants. But some plants can be very hard to love. Specifically, dealing with invasive plants can make my job difficult, unpleasant, and even potentially ...
Why not? The seed capsules of this tree (which is also known as bougainvillea goldenrain tree) travel widely and sprout everywhere—and we mean everywhere. According to The Grumpy Gardener, who has ...
The tree of heaven (Ailanthus altissima) is a fast-growing tree species that is considered invasive in the United States. Native to China, Korea, and Taiwan, the tree of heaven was introduced to the U ...
Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. In 2020, the ...
Image of a leaf from a Norway Maple tree, one the most common invasive trees in Western New York. Photo courtesy WNY PRISM This might be a little controversial, but it’s been on my mind for a while. I ...
This video is no longer available. Some bugs are OK, others are not, and the same goes for trees growing in the D.C. region. What should you be on the lookout for? During a walk-through at Patuxent ...
We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...