Pampas grass was introduced to California by sailors during the gold rush, but Joseph Sexton created an industry in 1872. (Goleta History.com) Most folks know what pampas grass looks like. It ...

Skye Pelliccia knows an invasive plant when she sees one. “[They] could be [in] a development area, roadsides, somewhere that is being physically developed, like urban areas that just have soil ...

Q. What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

Your yard is meant to be a place of enjoyment and rest, but unfortunately, you may be unintentionally inviting a concealed, silent intruder into your space. By virtue ...

Editor’s note: This article is being republished courtesy of cascadepbs.org. Skye Pelliccia knows an invasive plant when she sees one. “[They] could be [in] a development area, roadsides, somewhere ...