Lithops Species

This is one large LIthops planted in a 2” clay pot where it can remain for several years on a sunny windowsill. No two are exactly alike. Living Stones (Lithops species) This attractive South African succulent is greenish-gray or brown and accented...

When you submit yourentries, tell us where the subject was photographed. They compete with native plant, animal and aquatic life to the point of seriously endangering local populations.

Even a potted specimen on an outdoor patio can contribute to the problem, because birds eating the berries spread the plant's seeds. Because it's hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11, asparagus fern can take root in the wild in mild climates.

There are native plants that can look similar to invasives. The day was pleasant and there weren't any turkeys to chase, so I did what any responsible hunter/conservationist would do: I unloaded my shotgun and leaned it against a tree, slipped off my...

Invasive plant species The couple's company, Goat Dispatch , does just what it says in its name: They dispatch goats to various locations to remove invasive plants the best way goats now how, which, of course, is by eating them.

Previous research has shown that like other bark beetles, the redbay ambrosia beetle essentially sniffs out these volatile compounds. Do slices of avocado on your lunch salad sound like the perfect addition to a well-rounded farm meal?

Others, like theis a messy pest in parks and on golf courses around the world.was introduced in the southern US for erosion control and rabbits were introduced in Australia by European settlers.

“We say plant natives because it builds up native insects and native birds that feed the food chain.” You can incorporate native plants on your farm in a number of different ways, from planting native grasses in pastures to gardening with native herbs...

Golden, daisy-like blooms illuminate the early summer garden and unlike other Gazania, Colorado Gold is cold hardy. This perennial prefers well-draining soil and is drought tolerant once established.

Anemone canadensis is a large-flowered wildling that spreads in moist spots.

Often the mottling is more noticeable on the top leaf surface and the webs are more noticeable below. The webs are commonly found on the undersides of infested leaves and are far finer than spider webs are.

“They might appear beautiful to look at,” says James, “but they're all you're going to see!” The trouble lies in the soil. Is your garden suffering from an invasion? But if you're baffled by the difference between bush honeysuckle (invasive) and...

In the current study, the presence of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) affected the plants' growth responses. Native plants were found to share the soil with other species more easily.

Then again, if apple trees are invading anyway, why not embrace their presence and turn the field into a designated apple orchard? This also means that these tiny trees can be surprisingly old.

* Native to coniferous and mixed forests, thickets, deforested rocks, open slopes; 100-3500 m (but usually at lower elevations than var. S Anhui, Fujian, S Gansu, N Guangdong, N Guangxi, Guizhou, W Henan, W Hubei, Hunan, Jiangxi, S Shaanxi, Sichuan, Taiwan,...

Native to the Mediterranean region, it was imported to the United States in the late 1880s and has gradually established footholds since then. “The time to stop it from taking over the West is now, before it becomes much more widely established.”...

It is a fun competition among friends to raise awareness about invasives and we hope you'll enter your images. The object is to educate the public about potentially harmful organisms and here at Dave's Garden we're doing our part.

We have some very talented photographers in our community and our photo contests are a great way to spotlight these individuals. It is only when they are introduced into areas where they may not have natural predators or a climate conducive to keeping...

In the end, it's all about balance and making decisions that can result in the healthiest land possible in the long term. I'm not sure I'm willing to give up all the benefits of a diverse ecosystem for a berry that frankly tastes quite sour.

It is part of the temperate broadleaf and mixed forests biome. * Betula uber (Virginia Round-leaf Birch) is a rare species of tree in the birch family. It hybridizes with B. * This is a tree of moderate size, growing up to 15 meters tall.

"White-Nose Syndrome Threatens the Survival of Hibernating Bats in North America," Retrieved from[6] Bat Conservation International, "What We Do/White Nose Syndrome," Retrieved fromhttp://www.batcon.org/index.php/what-we-do/white-nose-syndrome.htmlhttp://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/the-race-to-save-the-batshttp://news.discovery.com/animals/bats-white-nose-syndrome.htm?_ga=1.187036448.967913952.1393808951http://www.sciencemag.org/content/332/6025/41.shortPictures...

The best thing about multiflora rose is that it makes fine wild bird feed through the cold winter months. There are dozens of native wild rose species in North America. Then the plant took off.

* Campestre relative native to Japan, with pale yellow fall color, nice upright habit

* Campestre relative native to Japan, with pale yellow fall color, nice upright habit

Help us congratulate the winners and runners-up! First, it is a fun way to start the growing season and show off some of our members' best images and second, we hope to raise awareness about invasive species.

African snails species: - Helix aspersa Maxima, - Helix aspers aspersa Muller, - Helix Pomatia. Our edible species sold and used in catering belong to two families: - the HELICIDAE family, genus HELIX, - the ACHATINIDAE family, genus ACHATINA.

As a legume, crown vetch benefits your soil by fixing nitrogen, and its vigorous vining habit provides a ground cover to protect against other weeds. Japanese Honeysuckle ( Lonicera japonica ) Carol Foil/Flickr Introduced to the U.S. as an ornamental...