So next time you spot that purple-flowered plant with the spiky leaves, give it a nod of appreciation. That botanical warrior might just be the ally your liver needs in the modern battle against ...

If you're looking to add some color and life to your yard, but have a history of killing every plant that you put into the ...

If you’ve started a garden over the past year, you may have fed your family with the produce you’ve grown. But have you smoked any of it? About three years ago, we compiled a list of seven smokable ...

Way up in the mountains of Peru, a spiky creature settled in for the night. It perched on a coffee plant and fell asleep, but unbeknownst to it, this wasn’t going to be a peaceful night’s rest ...

Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Native Plant: The many benefits of sassafras Small, bright-yellow spring flowers give way to spherical, spiny, fruiting “gumball” heads.

Way up in the mountains of Peru, a spiky creature settled in for the night. It perched on a coffee plant and fell asleep, but unbeknownst to it, this wasn’t going to be a peaceful night’s rest ...

Deer-resistant flowers and plants aren't deer-proof, but deer don't like their scents and textures. Here's what to plant to keep deer out of your garden.

Each summer, spiky purple lupines overwhelm the meadow at the Custer Preserve in Southold. The perennials though beautiful are an invasive species that wreak havoc on the ecosystem, making it ...

If you’ve been out enjoying the local landscapes this summer, you’ve probably come across more than one spiky purple thistle during your adventures. Found everywhere from along hiking trails to those ...

What: Dwarf Purpleleaf Japanese Barberry, or berberis thunbergii f. atropurpurea Concorde, was selected for its small, compact size and dense growth. In spring, deep red-burgundy foliage emerges ...

Way up in the mountains of Peru, a spiky creature settled in for the night. It perched on a coffee plant and fell asleep, but unbeknownst to it, this wasn’t going to be a peaceful night’s rest ...