You cannot always be right, but making the right decisions can be a matter of life or death for plants when facing pests in ...

That's a tricky problem, as deer are very persistent, will eat almost anything if hungry enough, and are quite good at ...

Herb plants offer many benefits: enticing pollinators, repelling pests, and offering diverse flavors. This herb checks all ...

Nicknamed “aphid wolves,” lacewings are beneficial insects with a voracious appetite for common pests. These generalist ...

Succulent is personal — it's gracious, warm, and deeply connected to nature." And Virene knows a thing or two about nature.

In a major boost to bilateral ties, China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Sri Lanka in a fortnight, leading a ...

When a plant species spreads beyond its habitat, it is usually seen as a threat to native flora and fauna. But what happens ...

The Native Plant Rescue Squad's three tenets are rescue, restoration and education. The nonprofit's volunteers gather regularly at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum to work on projects ...

Herbal medicines discovered long ago by Native Americans are recognized today for their healing powers. KPBS sci-tech ...

In 2007, “Marin Flora” reported that Marin County has 1,045 native plants and 583 introduced ones. Some of these introduced species are considered to be invasive.

No. It's horsenettle — another toxic plant that can be found in East Tennessee. This native southeastern plant has yellow berries as its key identifying mark, plus pale purple flowers and hairy ...