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 ...

Deep roots make the soil more stable and help it stay fertile. They also soak up water, reducing runoff and keeping nutrients ...

This resilient fruit tree adapts to almost any soil, fills your garden with color, and produces antioxidant-rich fruits for a ...

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

October ushers in crisp air and cooler temperatures along with a great opportunity to observe and appreciate butterflies and other pollinators. We often think about planting flowering perennials when ...

The recent boom in native-plant interest focuses mainly on trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennial flowers – by far the main workhorse plants of Pennsylvania landscapes. But even with the diversity ...

UNESCO-awarded scientist Dr Rosa Vásquez Espinoza shares what forests truly need to recover, from soil and water to wildlife ...

I’ve discussed the importance of native plants for the survival of our pollinators and birds, but I haven’t really explained why invasives are so damaging to our environment. For over a century, we’ve ...

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house ...

SAN ANTONIO – A master gardener and owner of a new local nursery in Converse wants to plant the seed of prioritizing native plants not just in our minds, but in the habit of local gardeners. Donald ...