Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteers in Franklin County write a column about native plants in Ohio. When you think of Ohio, you might picture its bustling cities, ...

Gardeners across the country are flocking to climate-resilient native plants as concerns about extreme heat, flooding, and ...

Columnist: Native plants and rain gardens can help Michigan yards reduce erosion, absorb stormwater and protect lakes and ...

I love what Xilin Zhang is doing by turning her lawn into a native plant garden in New Hyde Park [“On LI, native gardens grow despite hurdles,” News, July 21]. But I am outraged the village threatened ...

File photo of four garden pots at the site of the former encampment behind the Centralville Dog Park. We’re now getting 13 hours of daylight, and that means it’s a good time to start getting into the ...

The goal is to create natural habitats in our backyards and help out pollinators.

Anthony Marinello used to spend $200 to $300 a month — excluding fall and spring cleanups — on professional landscaping and maintenance of his family's West Hempstead property. Before that, he spent ...

List of Washington native plant nurseries: www.kingcounty.gov/en/dept/dnrp/nature-recreation/environment-ecology-conservation/yard-garden/native-plants/native-plant ...