Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide ...

Meadows and native plants have a number of benefits, including soaking up stormwater and attracting pollinators.

As spring planting season begins, experts and guides are urging gardeners to focus on native, pollinator-friendly plants to support bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Updated checklists offer ...

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 ...

Gardeners looking to transform their yards into wildlife habitats can shop more than 80 species of native Michigan plants at ...

After moving to Kiawah Island, Audrey Straus was managing the challenges of being a first-time mother and needed a way to take her mind off the stress. So she turned to watercolors, a creative outlet ...

Local plant nurseries are busiest during spring, but it’s often not until summer sets in that DIY landscapers can truly take stock of what’s working or not in their own backyards. Whether you’re ...

In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...