Butterflies, birds, and other pollinators rely on them—and they'll make your gardening life a lot easier. There's a lot of ...

With so many species of plants normally planted in backyards, some have become invasive, such as the Tree of Heaven and the Bradford Pear. Crepe myrtles are now being added to the invasive list. Many ...

Even planting just one keystone plant in the yard or in a container will help restore biodiversity on your property.

April is an excellent month to add perennial flowers to your garden for beautiful blooms that will last for years. There is a ...

Long Islanders are trading turf for texture as native plants, edible gardens and eco-friendly landscapes take root in ...

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

While native plants can positively benefit the curb appeal of your garden, it also directly supports the animals and insects in the area.

Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving into the ...

Lady Bird Johnson once said, “I want Texas to look like Texas. … Native plants give us a sense of where we are in this great land of ours.” Native plants, also called indigenous species ...

What is a native plant? Native plants are indigenous to a particular region and provide an essential foundation to support wildlife habitats for native insects and birds. Well-adapted to the local ...