Invasive plants

At first glance, the Yellow Starthistle looks like a beautiful wildflower.... one that you would be delighted to view during a nature hike. However, this plant has quickly risen to the top of the "plant most want listed" as an invasive species in the United States. As you know, an invasive species is one that is introduced into an area or habitat to which it is not native. In this new area, the checks and controls that keep a species from overpopulating are not present. As a result, the…

Discover which attractive flowers and shrubs are actually invasive plants with help from our guide, and make your landscape beautiful!

Here's a list of the Most Invasive Plants that can pose trouble in your yard. If you See Them, Remove them Immediately.

HIGHLY INVASIVE Mugwort (Artemisia vulgaris ) foliage. 📷Ansel Oommen. Cunningham Park

Kudzu looks innocent enough yet the "vine that ate the South" easily overtakes trees, abandoned homes and telephone poles.

Learn about invasive plant species in Central Virginia and what you can do to prevent them from spreading in your community.

If you're ready to get your hands dirty, be sure to avoid making these common mistakes to ensure that your garden is in full bloom. 1. Under or Overwatering…

Invasive plants can be a pesky problem in your yard, as they tend to spread rapidly and outcompete native species, disrupting the delicate ecosystem.

Photo about dandelion flower on white background. Image of plant, dandelion, green - 14135941

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the United States in 1876 organized and held the first International