Native species evolved naturally in a region; non-native species exist in any given area due to human activity. Only a small percentage of introduced species become invasive, meaning they cause ...

Since moving back to Maine, I have had a fixation on one of the foundation plantings that came with the house. Unfortunately, I can be judgmental and snobby about what I perceive to be suburban ...

One of the major gardening trends of the past several years is that people are looking to be more eco-conscious with their gardening efforts. That includes using less water in the garden, using fewer ...

Non-native species introduced by humans are among the main causes of global species decline -- they were partly responsible for 60 percent of the species that have become extinct worldwide in recent ...

What do turkey corn, swamp lousewort, American skunk cabbage, and sneezeweed (gesundheit) have in common? Besides having ...

What's the big deal about growing native plants and why are some people so against cultivated varieties? Some native plants are nice, but I really like some of the non-native flowers. Although it may ...

A comprehensive new study from the University of Florida paints a concerning picture for the future of American forests. Tracking over five million trees across nearly three decades, researchers have ...

Forest and wetlands in Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Gainesville. (Yunpeng Liu, UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute) ((Yunpeng Liu, UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute)) ...

What do Japanese magnolias, oranges, and English ivy have in common? None of them are native to Florida. Japanese magnolias and English ivy are obvious, but oranges? They came with the Spanish back in ...

Quick Take Native species evolved naturally in a region; non-native species exist in any given area due to human activity. Only a small percentage of introduced species become invasive, meaning they ...