Common buckthorn and glossy buckthorn retain their leaves well into late fall, so now is a good time to identify and control this invasive shrub. Buckthorn out-competes native plants, degrades ...

Plant leaves come in many different shapes, sizes and complexities. Some leaves are large and smooth, while others are ...

Throughout Minnesota, new noxious weeds present themselves. Some become very problematic for landowners and managers. Weeds can be found growing around a home setting, in community areas, and in a ...

Until now, those were mostly guessing games that resulted in going down an internet rabbit hole or taking a trip to your local plant nursery. But you're now able to identify plants on your iPhone ...

Oats are an annual grass crop. They are a tiller plant and can be prostrate, semi-prostrate or upright in growth. Oats do not have an auricle. It has a greatly shortened stem with leaves giving a ...

How to rid your yard of poison hemlock? If you plan to remove the plant yourself, be sure to wear protective gear – such as goggles, face mask, gloves and a long sleeve shirt – before handling ...

For example, damage to leaves might be caused by a pathogen or grazing animals. The scientists will try to identify any environmental causes such as pollution that might be affecting the plants.