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 ...

"Pocket gardens" of native plant species are becoming more common in urban areas. We tag along with a volunteer tending to tiny gardens in a Washington, D.C., neighborhood.

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

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 ...

In California, besieged by the twin threats of drought and wildfire, the choice to grow native versus non-native plants is attracting more attention than ever before. What exactly are the merits of ...

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

Behind the City Park swan boats and past the running trail, the volunteers in work boots and sunhats got to work Friday ...

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

Greenhouse 10 miles north of Carson offers native plants, medicinal herbs, and flowers - plus vegetables developed by NDSU - ...