The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) ...

When you think of Ohio, you might picture its bustling cities, rolling farmlands or the scenic shores of Lake Erie. But did you know that Ohio is also home to a treasure trove of native plants that ...

Native along the entire East Coast and west to Missouri and Texas, this slow-growing, pyramidical holly can reach 25-60 feet ...

In Tallahassee, the ideal planting time is from December to February. Planting young trees in groups also provides better ...

This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...

Winter is the perfect time to sketch out no-till beds, set up a compost system, and choose native plants for spring.

My recent columns appear to have hit a nerve in the native plant community. Some are not happy that I said it is OK to have a lawn.

Aurora Anaya dove headlong into California native plants for her home in Whittier. A bonus was a yard full of fragrance and endangered monarch butterflies. Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... April’s Earth Month should have made us curious about what we can do to tread more lightly on the planet. We may think of reusing and recycling or driving ...

Avoid these six invasive trees that harm native ecosystems and create long-term problems in Southern yards. Learn what not to ...