GLENCOE, IL — To protect native plant and animal life sometimes requires sustained human intervention. Once brought into the U.S. for its hardiness, the introduction of European buckthorn is ...

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“I have neglected a large section of my garden in the backyard, and buckthorns have moved in and become a big problem. What is a good strategy to get rid of these invasive trees?” Common buckthorn ...

NEW ULM — In a contest to determine who’s the fiercest defender of their town, petite Ellen Vancura would win hands down over the big guy wearing a winged helmet standing guard over New Ulm and the ...

With Halloween only a few days away, the 4-inch scratch that bloodied my forehead almost looked planned. When I saw my mom that same weekend, she looked at my shins and asked if I had been in a cat ...

You might have noticed a dense hedge, large shrub or small tree in your yard. Does it have glossy, broad green leaves that open early in spring? It might be buckthorn, one of the most troublesome ...

Q. I heard buckthorn is an invasive plant. I want to remove it from my yard, but then what do I do with it? I don't want the seeds to germinate. A. Buckthorn is a native to Europe and western Asia and ...