This stunning purple flowering plant was once a garden favorite. But it's secretly invasive and even illegal in many states, ...

Purple loosestrife, which is blooming 24 days earlier than it did a century ago, poses a serious threat to wetland habitats. Harry Campbell Since the beginning of the 20th century, the growing ...

wetlands taken over by purple loosestrife or fields ringed by Japanese honeysuckle. Thanks to new research from a pair of ecologists, we now have a detailed sense of which plant characteristics ...

Check your hanging baskets, as they can dry out and become hydrophobic over summer. Apply a top dressing of compost and organic wetting agent to rehydrate. For a tropical feel in a tight spot, try a ...