The new bed of shrubs already supporting other wildlife: more bees, a steady stream of butterflies, and on one particularly remarkable day so many monarchs that the entire patch shimmered.

"Saving as inspo." Homeowner sparks envy with jaw-dropping before-and-after photos of garden transformation: 'This is so ...

As home gardeners become more educated about the benefits of native plants (supporting native insects, birds and wildlife, and the environment as a whole), the focus has mainly been on trees, shrubs ...

Creating a garden that welcomes wildlife is a wonderful way to bring nature closer to your home. Whether you have a large ...

Arid conditions can make plant care difficult, but by choosing plants native to dry regions, you will have a greater chance ...

Natural Landscapers, Ltd., a national nonprofit with more than 138 chapters across 36 states, is expanding its acclaimed Native Garden Design Program with four new free regional plans including ...

For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter ...

Every year as the temperatures drop across Northeast Ohio, well-meaning homeowners grab their shears and rakes for the annual ...

These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

Tammy Sons is the CEO of TN Nursery and an expert plant advisor who studied Horticulture. She enjoys her family, the outdoors and nature. For many years, hybrid varieties have been the aesthetically ...

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