Tree of heaven is highly invasive and incredibly difficult to eradicate. Learn how to control ailanthus and manage its ...

From river-clogging plants to disease-carrying insects, the direct economic cost of invasive species worldwide has averaged ...

Find the perfect purple blooming tree to elevate your home's curb appeal and add more color to your front yard landscaping.

Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to our lakes. These invasive ...

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Yet, without checking, you could be unwittingly planting species that are illegal to grow in Texas – and other nearby states.

“Invasive plants cause environmental harm through their rapid growth,” says Maxwell Kotelnicki, outdoor horticulture manager at the Atlanta Botanical Garden. “They’re highly adaptable to ...

Vines can unexpectedly dominate the growing ... can often mask detrimental ecological impacts. This species is highly invasive, capable of overwhelming native vegetation with its extensive growth.

April 7 (UPI) --A highly invasive wood-boring beetle was intercepted last month by U.S. border agents before it could destroy forests and ecosystems, Customs and Border Protection announced Monday.

Officials urged boaters to remove plants ... in Texas. "Unfortunately, the zebra mussel infestation of Lake Nasworthy is part of a trend in recent years of spread of this highly invasive species ...

The dreaded zebra mussel is terrorizing yet another Texas lake and sounding the state ... of a trend in recent years of spread of this highly invasive species to lakes in the western part of ...