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Maine residents making or purchasing local wreaths this season should be cautious of using plants with bright red berries, particularly Asiatic bittersweet. Classified as a severely invasive species in the…

A Bengaluru couple was arrested after a Facebook video revealed two ganja plants growing in their balcony garden. Social media users flagged the plants, prompting the police to investigate. On…

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa — ReLeaf Cedar Rapids has made significant progress in restoring the city’s tree canopy, which was severely damaged during the 2020 derecho. With the planting of 3,000…

Trees can transform neighborhoods, offering shade, reducing energy costs, and improving property values. They also play a vital role in fostering community, which can help reduce crime. However, in many…

A new global study has revealed that over a fifth of the world’s plant species are found only on islands, making them crucial hotspots of biodiversity. This discovery has prompted…

LISLE, Ill. (WLS) — As fall settles in, many people are busy raking leaves. But what if you simply left them on the ground? The “Leave the Leaves” movement has…

A new robot equipped with an innovative “electronic green thumb” can identify plant species by simply touching their leaves. The robot uses a technique inspired by human skin, enabling it…

Sue Ramos, Assistant at the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation Native Landscapes & Garden Center, emphasized the importance of patience when dealing with landscaping after a major storm. Despite Hurricane Milton flooding…

In Geelong, just south of Melbourne, thousands of people are queuing up for a rare chance to see and smell the notorious “corpse flower,” also known as Amorphophallus titanum. “It’s…

Insects have long had to contend with carnivorous plants, but now, a new threat has emerged in the form of an acid-loving fungus. This fungus, called Acrodontium crateriforme, works in…