* What it is: Sometimes nicknamed “dog hobble,” this southeastern-U.S. native broad-leaf evergreen is distinctive for its red new leaves in spring and then its burgundy-purple fall foliage that holds ...

I grew up in the South, and if there’s one thing I’ve always been sure of, it’s this: kudzu isn’t just a plant—it’s a ...

There is almost no flower in the Southern Mountains deeper in purple color than the ironflowers (Vernonia spp.) blooming now ...

When moving dirt with heavy equipment and mowing the ground with a high-powered blade couldn't curb the kudzu in our backyard, we called in the goats. Why it matters: Kudzu's two purposes on this ...

September marks the beginning of the slow descent into Fall in North Carolina. The leaves start to turn colors on the trees and it is easier to get back into ...

The city of Lilburn brought in 91 goats to City Park this week to eat invasive kudzu along the creek. City leaders say using goats is an environmentally friendly way to remove the fast-spreading vine.

Scientists believe saltwater could become a reliable source of renewable energy through a process known as osmosis. Japan has now taken a major step in that direction. Earlier this month, Japan ...

Last year, Rachael Gingery left Burning Man in the back of an ambulance with a broken back, broken ribs, a bruised spleen and a punctured lung. It was the kind of brutal experience that might make you ...

It can grow as a ground cover, a vine or even a sub-shrub. The shape of those three leaflets can also vary, as can the size of the leaves. Some leaves have smooth edges, while others are lobed or ...

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s press secretary left his state government role on Tuesday, moving to a senior advisory role on the governor’s reelection campaign. Carter Elliott IV, who served as Senior ...

Electric vehicle maker Rivian is preparing to resume work on its paused $5-billion manufacturing plant in Social Circle, Ga., according to the company. The manufacturer scheduled a ceremonial ...