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 ...

Native plants are uniquely suited for growing in Hawaii. Growing them can help you save water as well as support other species. Clockwise from top left: Ohia, alahaee, naio, alaala wai nui, pili, ...

To create resilient landscapes and restore healthy ecosystems, public land managers need seed, but not just any seed will do.

There’s nothing more delightful than waking up to a chorus of birdsong emanating from the garden every morning — unless it’s the wonderful serenade provided at dusk by the same songsters. We’ve lost 3 ...

With the arrival of autumn, many area green thumbs are busy removing spent plants and making plans for next year’s landscape. Local proprietors in the native landscaping business, however, would like ...

Anthony Marinello used to spend $200 to $300 a month — excluding fall and spring cleanups — on professional landscaping and maintenance of his family's West Hempstead property. Before that, he spent ...

The use of native plants can result in cheaper, more hearty and easier to maintain gardens and landscapes, explained Matthew Herron, a spokesperson for the Coastal Plains Outdoor School. Herron ...

The interest in native plants around the country is driven by two concepts. First is the realization that using American native plants in residential and commercial landscaping is a patriotic act.

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 ...

Native ground covers serve many of the same functions as lawns and can help save water while supporting pollinators. If you ...

Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is using native plants eco-friendly, it’s also a smart way to save time and labor. Plus they're every bit as beautiful ...