There's a new invasive plant in Ohio's sights. And like the Bradford pear before it, Ohio is now targeting the common privet.

According to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, 22% — or roughly 500 species — of plants growing wild in the state are ...

Oleocanthal and oleoresin are compounds in extra virgin olive oil that may help reduce inflammation and pain. Experts are now ...

House Sparrows retained the top spot for the 14th year running. The Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest garden ...

Many popular privacy plants are actually invasive species that cause more headaches than good. While you might enjoy the look of European privet (Ligustrum vulgare) or the fast-growing coverage of ...

Often referred to simply as horehound, the botanical name is Marrubium vulgare, a mix of Latin and Hebrew. Vulgare means common in Latin, and Marrubium is believed to derive from the Hebrew words ...

Ligustroside derived from Ligustrum japonicum shows a significant anti-melanogenesis effect via suppression of the MAPK and PKA/CREB signaling pathways.