Invasive plants threaten the health of Eden Prairie’s parks and wild spaces, but volunteers are fighting back.
Lakeshore State Park, on the shores of Lake Michigan near the Summerfest grounds, was set ablaze Tuesday morning — intentionally. The goal: to introduce fire to the landscape and help native plants ...
Manicured lawns are out; wild, pollinator-friendly meadows are in. Here’s how to turn your Northern Michigan yard into a pocket prairie filled with native plants. This article first appeared in ...
Two hundred years ago, nearly two-thirds of Illinois was covered in prairie. Today, less than 0.01% of that prairie land remains. The rest has been lost to agricultural development, urbanization and ...
Pennsylvania isn’t requiring state residents to get rid of plants in their yards deemed to be invasive, but the state Department of Agriculture has been encouraging their removal since stepping up ...
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 ...
A prescribed burn was conducted at Lakeshore State Park in Milwaukee to promote native plant growth. The burn targeted invasive species and also warms the soil, giving native plants a kickstart. Fire ...