I became a professional gardener because I love plants. But some plants can be very hard to love. Specifically, dealing with invasive plants can make my job difficult, unpleasant, and even potentially ...

While it's rarely recommended to maintain an invasive tree species in your yard, there is one reason you might want to keep a specific tree around. Spotted lanternflies, the massively destructive ...

A well-chosen tree adds structure, shade, and long-term beauty to a yard. However, not every tree is suitable for a ...

In the same way that you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, you shouldn't choose a tree based on looks. This attractive ...

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. In 2020, the ...

Image of a leaf from a Norway Maple tree, one the most common invasive trees in Western New York. Photo courtesy WNY PRISM This might be a little controversial, but it’s been on my mind for a while. I ...

We don’t often think about the roots of trees until there is a problem. A forester friend of mine called it a “fencepost mentality.” Being underground, they are often out of sight out of mind. However ...