Japanese barberry has become a mainstay of Pennsylvania landscaping because it is uninhibited by weather, poor soil or natural predators. But, for those same reasons, a panel of agriculture ...

Q: What’s a good replacement for barberry? Once I identified the plants in my new yard and realized this is invasive, I intend to replace it, but it’s hard to decide what to use instead. A: Japanese ...

Some plants have a way of catching your eye and holding it, and barberry is easily one of them. These shrubs pack a punch with their rich color and the knack for thriving just about anywhere—be it in ...

We give you tips on how to kill and control Nandina domestica, plus ways to enjoy heavenly bamboo without spreading the ...

Japanese barberry is an invasive shrub that harms the environment and human health (not to mention our animal companions). They have escaped our gardens and now outcompete native plants in our forests ...

Able to grow to 50 feet, privet crowds native plants that attract pollinators. 7. Privet (Ligustrum) 7. Privet (Ligustrum) As it spreads, barberry displaces native plants and is considered ...

Japanese barberry, a woody shrub in the Berberidaceae family, is an understory invasive that can live in many different soil and light conditions. It has nitrogen containing roots (giving them a ...

For more than two decades, Pia Van de Venne of Murrysville has been working to rid the municipality’s parks of invasive plants including barberry, garlic mustard and Japanese stilt-grass.

What is a native plant? A native plant is one that grows naturally in a specific region, ecosystem, or habitat, and has evolved over time to adapt to the climate, soil, and other native plants and ...

Scientists are trying to determine if shrews and voles are helping spread the potentially deadly tickborne illness.

On Sept. 21, Indiana University of Pennsylvania students will provide volunteer service for six non-profit community agencies and organizations for IUP’s fall Into the Streets event.

Nandina belongs to the barberry family but is reminiscent of ... This upright, evergreen shrub grows in dense stands of cane-like stems everywhere. It grows in sun. It grows in shade.