A garden can do more than look pretty—it can work like a living support system for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

As home gardeners become more educated about the role native plants play in the ecosystem — and their importance to pollinators, wildlife and humans — many are turning to “rewilding.” The term refers ...

In honor of Pride Month, gardeners are sharing their favorite native perennials to plant to create a rainbow garden.

Many gardeners today are interested in native plants because their blossoms provide food for pollinators. However, nonblooming plants are also essential for native habitats. Plants such as ferns are ...

A reptile researcher explains why diverse native vegetation, healthy soils and insect-rich food webs are essential for horned ...

Over the past few months, the controversy over the landscaping of the traffic islands in Pacheco Valle in Novato has received much publicity, both in print and on television. The publicity, as well as ...

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Winter strips most landscapes down to bare branches and frost-covered ground. For birds that stay through the cold months ...

Turning your front yard into something other than a manicured greensward sounds like a bold new idea, even today. Imagine how it felt, in 1992, to see former lawns in Wisconsin that were already many ...

A source of local sustenance for pollinators, insects and animals once in flower, the roadside gardens also offer colorful ...

Solar farms are blooming with native plants. See how "pollinator-friendly" solar helps save monarch butterflies and boosts ...

Beat the summer heat with smart balcony gardening! Research shows plants can significantly cool your home by releasing ...