Native plants in the garden are perfect to plant if you want to attract bees, butterflies, moths and birds. But what exactly is a native plant? Cornell University defines a native plant as one that ...

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

Use these strategies for landscaping with natives to create a beautiful space that requires less care. Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is using native ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. As more and more of our land is developed and our native flora and fauna face habitat loss, a growing number of gardeners strive ...

Humans and nature go way back. Some might say we’re inseparable. Perhaps that’s why so many of us find that our yards and gardens provide us with a sense of refuge when we tire of the built ...

There is nothing as beautiful as the sight of hummingbirds dancing and flitting from flower to flower in your own backyard. These wonderful creatures are small but mighty, infamous for their ...

Author Jane Jabbour and “Plant with a Purpose” festival. Amanda and Terasa are joined by Carmen Ketron, Stephanie Turner, and Tom Nelson. Author Jane Jabbour talks about her book “Deep South Native ...

The five-acre garden has been growing in phases. A grand opening is scheduled for April 18.

Across suburban landscapes, homeowners are increasingly replacing traditional lawns with native plant gardens, spurred by concerns over water consumption and ecological sustainability. However, the ...

Gardeners hear a lot about invasive species and the damage they do to local ecosystems and native plant communities. But native plants can also be aggressive, bullying out weaker, less assertive ...