You value independent local news, so become a sustainer today to power our newsroom. So you want to make some changes in your garden. You're ready to rip out that thirsty lawn and replace it with ...

Planting native plants for pollinators is one of the easiest and most impactful ways to support bees, butterflies, and other ...

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

The Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, recently published Native Plants for Virginia’s Capital Region, a 72-page, full-color guide ...

It is commonly believed that invasive plants arrive in the United States accidentally; a study by the Brooklyn Botanic Garden showed that this is not so. The study found that half of the worst ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As homeowners face long, dry summers and periods of extended drought, and rising water bills, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ...

Jack L. Carter, Martha A. Carter and Donna J. Stevens, 214 pages, softcover $20. Mimbres Publishing, 2003. This user-friendly guide includes photos and descriptions of 108 woody species and 38 ...

As Colorado faces drought conditions after one of the driest winters on record, experts are encouraging residents to use ...

Native plants have a symbiotic relationship with native wildlife and evolved within local environment. Here, a monarch rests on a blazing star, a native wildflower. Native plant species are better ...

Native plants are the backbone of any healthy habitat. Horticulturists, gardeners and nature enthusiasts alike recognize ...

Wild Ones South Bend has announced the release of its new book Native Plants for Michiana: Planting with Nature and Beauty in Mind.