If the Latin name of dwarf periwinkle is Vinca minor, it is logical that large periwinkle should be Vinca major. Large periwinkle is more commonly known simply as periwinkle or common periwinkle, ...

When choosing plants for a small backyard, there are some tricky perennials that it might be best to avoid. While gardeners with expansive backyards have the luxury of experimentation, plants in ...

"Is it even possible to eradicate the invasive plants and replace with good native plants?" Distressed homeowner issues warning against common yard feature: 'A monster unlike almost any other' first ...

Gardening enthusiasts often select plants based on aesthetics, fragrance, or ease of care. However, some popular choices can become invasive, outcompeting native species and disrupting local ...

There's something enchanting about blue blooms running through the landscape. In fact, it can be exciting to let a blue-flowering volunteer keep the space. After all, what could go wrong? Turns out, ...

Linguam Latinam non loquor - I don't speak Latin. Some botanical names don't trip lightly off my tongue. I'll sound out the words phonetically, but it's easy to stumble over pronunciations. The words ...

Identifying plants turned into an "overwhelming" task for one Virginia resident, who quickly discovered that most of their yard had been overtaken by invasive plants and turned to Reddit for advice.