Indiana has rich biodiversity with thousands of species in unique habitats, but the ornamental plant trade, globalization and development have introduced new threats to these ecosystems. IndyStar is ...

Many of the leaves on my iris are turning brown, with brown spots and streaks. This started shortly after they bloomed. What causes this and what can I do about it? This problem is fairly common, ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3) - You may have these plants in your own backyard, but you might now know the harm they are doing to your trees. Wintercreeper is an aggressive woody vine that is evergreen.

Purple wintercreeper gets its name because the plants deep green Summer color fades to a reddish purple during the winter months. It’s a good ground-cover option for North Texas, says gardening expert ...

Invasive plants are a huge threat to native varieties and garden plants, and it's important for homeowners to be on the lookout for growth that can take over their yard. Some plant experts go the ...

A group of Monroe County residents has plans to wipe out a single plant species from the area this year. Members of MC-IRIS (Monroe County Identify and Reduce Invasive Species) announced they will try ...

Fall is the time when the forest floor is filled with leaves of harmonious tones of browns, oranges, and reds. Then in winter, warm grays and mushroom beiges emerge as the dominant colors. But ...

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — What once were considered ornamental landscape plants are increasingly posing a threat to mature trees in Vanderburgh County. A local volunteer group has started a Save Our Trees ...

Dear Neil: I planted wintercreeper euonymus last year as a groundcover. It spread a good bit and covered the soil about 80 percent. However, I want it to be taller (5 or 6 inches). What can I do to ...