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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 ...

A reader wanted to attract pollinators and foster biodiversity without spending a bundle to redo her property. We’ve got tips. By Catrin Einhorn Gabrielle Stevenson needed advice on how to welcome ...

The Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program, led by the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, recently published Native Plants for Virginia’s Capital Region, a 72-page, full-color guide ...

From saving water to supporting pollinators, native plants offer practical benefits for Yakima Valley gardeners ready to ...

Weeding is a constant chore in most yards – but the most effective way to suppress weeds isn’t chemical sprays or hours of hand-pulling. It’s growing dense, vigorous plants that naturally prevent ...

Jack L. Carter, Martha A. Carter and Donna J. Stevens, 214 pages, softcover $20. Mimbres Publishing, 2003. This user-friendly guide includes photos and descriptions of 108 woody species and 38 ...

A new book on California native plants has hit the shelves, opening the door for interested gardeners wishing to learn more about our local flora. Trend- spotters agree that interest in native plants ...

Native plants have a symbiotic relationship with native wildlife and evolved within local environment. Here, a monarch rests on a blazing star, a native wildflower. Native plant species are better ...

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 ...