After the discovery of the Americas in the 15th century, Europeans brought back many types of plants that gardeners take for granted today, including potatoes, sunflowers, and tomatoes. Pampas grass ...

Prairies used to cover a swath of America from Mexico to Canada. But not all prairies are the same. Different conditions dictate each prairie ecosystem, and thus what plants and animals exist in each ...

Flowers, shrubs and plants are obvious additions to the garden, but where is the love for ornamental grasses? Ornamental grasses make for a striking addition to any garden, offering texture, movement ...

Homeowners often incorporate grasses into their lawns, yards, and gardens to add color, texture, and movement. However, with some varieties of grass, this aesthetic value comes with a pest tradeoff.

If your last good look at nature was your screen saver, it's time to get outside. Power off the computer, push your chair back, rub your screen-weary eyes and get going. Preferably to a prairie. Why a ...