The idea of restoring native ecosystems attracted Marc Pastorek’s interest in the 1990s, when he learned of the work of Drs. Charles Allen and Malcolm Vidrine. The two professors at Louisiana State ...

Katie Tamony is the chief marketing officer and trend spotter for Monrovia Nursery, the nation’s largest grower of premium ...

Learn how to use small trees for landscaping to create the ideal backyard in every season — even if you don't have much space ...

Whether for simple beauty, environmental preservation, or spiritual connection, native plants are increasingly being used to turn urban luxury condominiums into city oases. Rooftop gardens, community ...

We have reached the point in summer when many of the plants in our landscape are at their best. Lots of green growth, bright flowers, and every type of insect and bird can be seen outside in your ...

During the heat of summer, my favorite places to garden are in shady areas of my landscape. Gardeners often gripe about how difficult it is to grow plants in these areas. Trouble mostly occurs, ...

Snow clings to the limbs of a tree at Red Rocks Open Space in October. Winter snows in the Pikes Peak region rarely provide enough moisture for newly planted trees, shrubs and grass. Supplemental ...

One tree does not make a forest, but a lone tree can nevertheless function as a small-scale ecosystem. Considering all the insects, spiders and nematodes that live in the wood, bark crevices and among ...

Gardeners might be focused on kale, mums and late-season vegetables, but now is a good time to plant trees and woody plants like shrubs. Planting them in September or early October means they won’t be ...

Lush, healthy grass is beautiful when it grows where you planted it, but its appearance is less exciting when it pops up uninvited in various places throughout your garden. Beyond aesthetics, grass ...