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. IndyStar is ...
Fall is the time when the forest floor is filled with leaves of harmonious tones of browns, oranges, and reds. Then in winter, warm grays and mushroom beiges emerge as the dominant colors. But ...
Dear Neil: I planted wintercreeper euonymus last year as a groundcover. It spread a good bit and covered the soil about 80 percent. However, I want it to be taller (5 or 6 inches). What can I do to ...
Purple wintercreeper gets its name because the plants deep green Summer color fades to a reddish purple during the winter months. It’s a good ground-cover option for North Texas, says gardening expert ...
A group of Monroe County residents has plans to wipe out a single plant species from the area this year. Members of MC-IRIS (Monroe County Identify and Reduce Invasive Species) announced they will try ...
EVANSVILLE, Ind. — What once were considered ornamental landscape plants are increasingly posing a threat to mature trees in Vanderburgh County. A local volunteer group has started a Save Our Trees ...
Invasive plants are a huge threat to native varieties and garden plants, and it's important for homeowners to be on the lookout for growth that can take over their yard. Some plant experts go the ...
Purdue Extension-FNR now has two new expert-reviewed videos to help spread awareness of two significant invasive plant species in Indiana: the oriental bittersweet and wintercreeper. These videos ...
Q: How can I start new plants of wintercreeper? I want to get a new bed going this spring. Can I transplant it as runners? A: Perhaps, but it’s always rooted from cuttings by nurserymen. Choose 4-inch ...
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 ...
Q: I realize English ivy is widespread in Maryland, but there are some evergreen vines clinging to trunks that look a bit different than typical ivy leaves. Are they native, or should they too be ...