I've been hearing more and more about non-native plants that become invasive. It's not just in Florida, but everywhere around the US. The latest story comes from Pennsylvania at Fallingwater. Fallingwater was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, one of the most admired and forward-thinking architects of our time. Anyway, the landscaping surrounding the home incorporated plants such as English ivy and honeysuckle that have stopped tree seedlings from growing and run rampant throughout the Nature Reserve. This article from ENN: Environmental News Network provides all the details. It's a lesson learned that everyone should take to heart.

Here's a great source of information on every plant you can think of. PLANTS Database is maintained by the US Department of Agriculture. Fact sheets and photos are provided as well as detailed information on invasives and endangered species.