Native gardens have come to be linked with meadow-like landscaping and naturalistic landscapes. However, many native species can be structured, elegant, and thoughtfully planned while being ...

One of the most common objections I hear about native landscapes is that they look messy. As someone who spends a lot of time advocating for native plants, I understand where that perception comes ...

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 ...

A mom-daughter design team transformed their Southern California backyard into a lush native plant habitat, and it's stunning.

Tending a garden is about as hands-on as climate solutions get. On a basic level, putting plants in the ground helps sequester carbon. Vegetation can reduce stress and tension for the humans around it ...

If you've ever looked around your neighborhood and noticed more unusual plants popping up in gardens, you're not alone. People are mixing native plants with others from far-off places, and it's ...

Gardening involves a short list of objectives: landscape beauty, drought tolerance, fire resistance (for vulnerable areas), and the enjoyment of gardening. Today’s column focuses on the benefits of ...