Q: You may know about vines that kill plants. Do you make recommendations for treating them, such as chopping them down and covering them with plastic? How did vines evolve? Did they once survive on ...

It's a rivalry as old as forests themselves: the ancient battle between trees and their competitors, the vines. But now, ecologists say, the vines are winning. Bill Laurance, of Australia's James Cook ...

I think there are two issues to consider concerning vines crawling up the trunks of trees — the aesthetic appearance of the vine and the health of the tree. My personal preference is to keep vines off ...

Invasive vines are pervasive and represent a real threat to the city's tree canopy. Public education campaign to encourage tree maintenance%2C including vine cutting. Experts say don't pull vines down ...

A vine running up the trunk of a large tree adds visual interest, and scores of attractive, vigorous vines are available to clothe tree trunks. Self-clinging vines -- those that climb using aerial ...

Creeping vines are increasingly invading Southern forests, choking out trees and altering forest makeups. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- From native plants like Virginia creeper, greenbriers and poison ivy to invasive species such as porcelainberry, bittersweet and wisteria, there is no shortage of climbing ...

This fast-growing vine has vibrant pretty fruit, but don't let its looks fool you. It's invasive, harms nearby plants, and is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. These vines are a crucial part of many rainforest ecosystems, but they can also stifle tree growth as they wrap around the forest ...

The dormant season is a good time of year to examine vines and the trees they climb on. If you find your trees are being taken over by invasive or planted vines, cut them away at the base of the tree ...

Question. A very attractive orange flowering vine is climbing local trees, shrubs and fences. What is the name, and does it need control? Answer. Obviously, it is out of control, but very colorful ...