As the Western U.S. faces more damaging droughts, local governments—as well as an increasing number of homeowners—have been successfully promoting landscaping practices that eschew the stereotypical ...

Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of Illinois ...

Manicured lawns are out; wild, pollinator-friendly meadows are in. Here’s how to turn your Northern Michigan yard into a pocket prairie filled with native plants. This article first appeared in ...

Growing plants that are native to your region can be one of the best things a gardener can do. In this video, I give a primer ...

Often, when one considers fruit that can be grown in Kansas, the plants that come to mind are not those of a native origin. Crab apples are the only apples native to the United States. Peaches and ...

Native plants are an effective and simple way to maintain a glorious lawn. One Redditor proved this by sharing a beautiful ...

Like the start of a big NASCAR race or the beginning of a Championship game, many farmers in southern Minnesota and Iowa began full-scale field work during the week of April 13-19. Farm operators in ...