A look at invasive plant species seen across Virginia and in Hampton Roads
Experts warn gardeners to avoid planting invasive species, which harm local ecosystems and cost Virginians about $1 billion ...
‘Tree-of-heaven’ doesn’t live up to its name as invasive species impacts Virginia
An invasive species has been impacting Virginia and more than 40 other states in the U.S. The Tree-of-heaven can get up to 8 ...
Virginia Mercury8d
Revamped invasive species bills head to governor for second time
Del. Holly Seibold, D-Fairfax, introduced House Bill 1941 and Sen. Saddam Salim, D-Fairfax, introduced Senate Bill 1166. The ...
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Will Youngkin sign another attempt at informing Virginians about invasive plants?
Does your local garden store have citrus trifoliata or morus alba? What about vinca minor or wisteria floribunda? If so, ...
Henrico Citizen10d
Invasive species bills aim to close retail gap, educate Virginia consumers
Lawmakers recently sent the governor twin bills that he vetoed last year, which aim to protect the state’s native wildlife by ...
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Author writes about trying to grow native plants on her Blue Ridge Mountaintop
In her book, Whyman writes that it is a rare opportunity to be able to buy 200 acres of land. She’s heard from readers who ...
The Victoria Advocate9d
Revamped invasive species bills head to governor for second time
“Not only do these invasive plants degrade Virginia’s ecosystems, but they can also harm the infrastructure around us by clogging waterways and impeding power line access,” Seibold said in a ...