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It wouldn’t be unusual to have at least one tree or shrub species on your property that’s listed as invasive. Here's what to ...

It is a pretty grass, and I have seen some yards where people have mowed around it thinking it is one of our beautiful native ...

Image Source: 123rf.com Gardening enthusiasts often select plants based on aesthetics, fragrance, or ease of care. However, some popular choices can become invasive, outcompeting native species ...

The Yakima County Noxious Weed Board has been helping landowners control problem and noxious weeds since 1975. Contact them ...

Fortunately, there are many native alternatives to common invasive plants. Native plant alternatives are more sustainable, require less maintenance, and support biodiversity and wildlife. 8 Native ...

You can't miss the sight of those white-flowered trees each spring - or their unpleasant smell either. Here's why they seem to be everywhere.

Invasive species — non-native plants, animals and other living organisms that cause or are likely to cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health, may be more costly that most people think.