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 ...

People who enjoy gardening must be well aware of this particularly popular climbing plant which is believed to attract goodluck. But do you know, this particular plant is also quietly drawing snakes ...

English ivy can weaken and in some cases kill trees. (Photo courtesy of the Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board) It will soon be illegal in Washington to buy or sell English ivy, the ...

Snakes are an unwelcome guest in yards across the U.S. But one plant rolls out a welcome mat by providing shelter for both snakes and their favorite snacks.

Gardening season slows during the winter, but you still may have questions as you prepare for spring. To ask one, simply go to the OSU Extension website, type it in and include the county where you ...

If you love the romantic look of ivy growing on the side of a home, it's best that you don't move to Washington state. First introduced to the U.S. by European immigrants in the late 1800s, English ...

While out walking or driving, did you ever notice trees so covered with ivy that they look like totally different life forms? In a way they are – because if the ivy continues to grow unchecked, the ...

A major concern of environmentalists is the introduction of invasive species into an ecosystem. Invasive species.gov defines "invasive species" as a species that is non-native to an ecosystem under ...