Once an invasive species takes root, it is nearly impossible to fully eradicate. Researchers make key breakthrough in fight ...

Trees can add beauty and value to a home — if you plant the right species and find the right spot for it. Here are 15 trees ...

“I have neglected a large section of my garden in the backyard, and buckthorns have moved in and become a big problem. What is a good strategy to get rid of these invasive trees?” Common buckthorn ...

I just moved into a new home and need to get rid of buckthorn trees that seem to have gotten a foothold in my new garden. What is a good strategy to deal with this pesky weed? Common buckthorn grows ...

Common buckthorn, a woody shrub/small tree in the Rhamnaceae family, is an understory invasive that produces large amounts of seeds and outcompetes many native species. Additionally, this species is ...

Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources lists common (European) buckthorn and glossy buckthorn as the non-native, invasive buckthorn species found in Minnesota. Both species can grow as shrubs or ...

In the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) forest microbiology lab, a dozen clear glass flasks agitate on a shaker. Each contains small, saffron-yellow gelatinous balls—solid ...

While spring gardening might not be foremost on residents’ minds during a snowstorm, the state announced Friday it will ban plant sales of certain pampas grasses and two varieties of buckthorn. The ...

HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added three plants to a list of noxious weeds, which are plants that cannot be legally sold or grown in the state. Ravenna grass, ...