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Rosa multiflora, Multiflora Rose: Infestations of multiflora rose form dense thickets, crowding and shading out native plants. Multiflora rose is a multi-stemmed, thorny, perennial shrub that...; More...

Up-to-the-Minute Invasive Species Distribution Maps and Why They Are Important: The Early Detection and Distribution Mapping System (EDDMapS) is a Web-based mapping system for documenting invasive species distribution. The majority of invasive...; More...

What Is the Best Way to Report the Occurrence of an Invasive Species?: You can help with efforts to control invasive species by reporting occurrences of invasive species. The information provided here can help you know what information...; More...

Conserving Pollinators: A Primer for Gardeners: Bees and other pollinators are important to our environment, providing essential services for backyard fruit and vegetable production, as well as more than two...; More...

Rain Gardens Beautify, While Protecting the Environment: Rain gardens do more than beautify an area, instill a love for plants, and provide food and shelter for wildlife. They can also be a source of environmental...; More...

Soils and Composting: Composting: Compost is often one of the least expensive and most readily available forms of organic matter for use in home gardens. Compost can be purchased at retail centers...; More...

Trees and Shrubs: Selection: Selecting trees and shrubs to become mature, healthy, woody plants begins with finding plants suited for their site. Factors such as climate, soil, light, and...; More...

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