Plants have evolved all sorts of wickedly clever defense mechanisms, and the most primal—and effective—are thorns, prickles, and spines. Spiky plants can be a hassle for maintenance and ...

If you are anything like me, you will always opt to fill borders and pots with as many plants as possible. Whether your preference is for fragrance, flowers, or impressive foliage, there’s a ...

There are many flowering shrubs and trees either in bloom or just beginning to bloom right now around Southwest Florida.

There are kickboxers in the plant world that arm themselves with a sharp defence generally referred to as thorns. Planting thorny shrubs and trees can encourage foot traffic — including ...

Contrary to pop culture references, roses do not have thorns, which are the sharp woody points of certain shrubs and trees, including honey locusts and citrus trees. The flowers instead have ...

KADImages via Getty Images Every rose has its thorns, and other common plants like rice, raspberries and blackberries also sport sharp spikes. Botanically, these pointed defenses are known as ...

Here are the plants you should watch out for and what ... Japanese barberry is a compact, thorny shrub native to Japan that came to the U.S. through the horticulture industry.