Native perennials to plant now that swap high-maintenance favorites for easy, resilient garden staples ...

Native plants are flowers, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers that have existed in a region for thousands of years. They are well-adapted to the region's climate, and they've coevolved with the local ...

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 ...

Shrubs such as Rhus aromatica Gro-Low, a cultivar of fragrant sumac that stays under about 2 feet high, or even-lower red ...

Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep the birds coming back for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s a simple idea: Stop mowing your lawn in the month of May to let flowers in the lawn, such as dandelions and clover, grow and ...

By selecting a diversity of plants that peak at different times, it’s possible to achieve a yard in which there’s always ...

Discover eight climbing plants landscapers recommend to add vertical interest to your garden without risking damage to ...

If your landscaping plans still involve thirsty exotic flowers or high-maintenance grasses, it might be time to rethink your yard’s game plan. In Louisiana, going native isn’t just about being ...

Herbal medicines discovered long ago by Native Americans are recognized today for their healing powers. KPBS sci-tech reporter Thomas Fudge spoke to members of local tribes about how they sustained ...

Kalamazoo will honor a historic Native American mound in Bronson Park with native plants and commemorative stones.