Pulling weeds is a regular task for Bruce Schwartz in his native garden, which is more about creating habitat than traditional landscaping. (Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Times) So you've torn out your ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter ...

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

Rain gardens can soak up excess water in yards with poor drainage. They are a helpful addition to any flood-prone area -- but ...

As you first begin considering your approach, Warren has some suggestions.

Experts reveal the best native plants to feed birds in winter, including shrubs and perennials that can provide valuable food for birds through the cold months ...

The environmental benefits of adding native plants to yards and gardens are abundant, such as supporting local birds and butterflies, but many people might look across their lawns and not know where ...

Many of us have favorite plants that we are reluctant to let go of. In addition, some non-native plants are overused by landscapers because they happen to be in stock and convenient. This makes for a ...

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 ...

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 ...