Invasive species can harm crops, livestock, human health, and infrastructure, requiring significant amounts of money to ...

Vines like English ivy, wisteria, honeysuckle, and bittersweet can smother trees and shrubs, block sunlight, and spread aggressively if not controlled early. Prevent problems by choosing well-behaved ...

Most vines are fast growers and can quickly get out of hand. Whether the vine is one you planted or an unwanted plant, learn how to stop vines from choking your shrubs and flower beds.

Submit your Curious Philly question here. They are not actual flowering trees, said Andrew Bunting, vice president of horticulture at the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. They are wisterias, ...

Tropical forests, home to about half of the world’s biodiversity, play a vital role in stabilizing the planet’s climate. Every year, they absorb roughly as much carbon dioxide as the entire European ...

We love it when a new plant takes off in our garden, and vines are especially appealing for providing vertical interest, rapid coverage, and sometimes fragrant flowers, too. However, many non-native ...

These vines are ubiquitous in the jungle, stealing light and nutrients from large trees. A D. oleifera tree, shown immediately after a 2019 lightning strike (left) and two years later (right).

If pruned properly over the years, these large trees make a statement in front yards and open fields! At a distance, the flowers in the tree appear mauve in color, but close up are a baby pink.

Lightning also blasted parasitic vines off D. oleifera trees. The clearing of neighboring trees and choking vines meant struck D. oleifera trees had less competition for light, making it easier to ...

VINES operates nearly two dozen community gardens in the Binghamton area. The Farm Share is a weekly produce subscription running from June to October. All of the produce is locally sourced within ...