Shrubs play an important role in the design of most gardens. They can be relied upon for structure, interest, flowers, fruit, fall color, and more, whether taking on a key role center stage or acting ...

Q: What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? A: Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies ...

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It was about a year ago that the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service requested assistance from south Texas residents due to an invasive fruit fly that is ...

Manicured suburban lawns might look neat, but they don’t do much for local birds. They offer little food or shelter, so ...

Spring is a time for rebirth from a frigid winter, and it's also a great time to plant fruits at home to enjoy later in the warmer seasons. While some fruits are best planted in the fall and enjoyed ...

Florida-grown lychee trees offer a taste of the tropics for home growers. Their berries deliver a sweet, rose-scented fruit with vitamin C-rich pulp and a vibrant color and flavor to fruit cups, cakes ...