One of the major gardening trends of the past several years is that people are looking to be more eco-conscious with their gardening efforts. That includes using less water in the garden, using fewer ...

There's a lot more to consider when choosing the best plants for your yard. One of the major gardening trends of the past several years is that people are looking to be more eco-conscious with their ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gardening is a fulfilling hobby that not only boosts your curb appeal but lets you flex your creative muscles. Different plants add different ...

For many of us, gardening is a joyful hobby that brings peace and relaxation — a welcome distraction from the outside world. Few things provide the instant satisfaction of planting a tree or weeding ...

My interest in native plants began in the mid-1970s when, as a student at the New York Botanical Garden, I worked for several months in its native plant garden. That was more of a museum display than ...

Invasive plant species harm native ecosystems, unlike fast-growing or non-native plants. Chinese Wisteria and Thorny Olive are examples of invasive species that outcompete native plants. Homeowners ...

This has been a question I’ve been asked and the point of lengthy discussion for many, many years now. The short answer is both! Why? Because planting biodiversity is the key to growing a healthy ...

“Native plants give us a sense of where we are in this great land of ours. I want Texas to look like Texas and Vermont to look like Vermont,” said Lady Bird Johnson, who was the First Lady of the ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...