Oriental bittersweet has fast-growing vines that develop red berries covered with a yellow calyx in autumn. - Karel Bock/Shutterstock Of the many different invasive vines that trouble American ...

It wouldn’t be fall without Halloween or Veteran’s Day or Thanksgiving. It wouldn’t be fall without Indian corn or chestnuts or pumpkins. It wouldn’t be fall without falling leaves in a medley of ...

On a walk in the woods or in a decorative autumn-themed wreath, you may spot a bunch of bright orange berries popping out of yellow seed capsules. “If you do, that’s bad news,” said Sharon Yiesla, ...

Vines are highly prized for their climbing growing habit. These attractive plants cover garden walls and twine around trees, adding vertical interest and lushness. Vining plants can also cover large ...

Beth York lives in Concord. She is a local teacher and the daughter of two devoted preservers of local forestland, Kent and Meredith Allen. No, this is not another tired tirade over today’s political ...

A plant to consider for a colorful fall display is American Bittersweet. But like a lot of plants, there are pluses and minuses to its use in the landscape. American Bittersweet, Celastrus scandens, ...

QWe have a bittersweet vine growing up a big tree; every year it gets bigger so it is growing nicely. But the problem is as soon as it blossoms something eats the flower and all that is left is little ...