Our horticulture program had a very successful plant sale back in April when everyone had spring fever. Some of the feedback was pretty clear. The people want more native plants. That’s good news, ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...

A Pennsylvania gardener challenged the idea that native plants always look messy. In a widely shared TikTok, he argues that ...

An expert shares the most common mistakes gardeners make when creating a pollinator habitat—and how to fix them.

Discover how one Dover naturalist turned a backyard into a pollinator haven — and why native plants may help reverse a ...

For homeowners who have ‘rewilded’ their gardens into mini nature preserves, a moment of truth arrives when they prepare to sell. By Jessie Graham Laura McCaffrey, a real estate agent in the ...

Native plants play a vital role in sustainable gardening by supporting local ecosystems and reducing environmental impact.

A plant’s value isn’t just about how it looks—it’s about how it functions within the ecosystem where it grows. Understanding that allows informed choices that support both gardens and the environment.

It’s amazing to me that an array of important pollinators and other invertebrates found their way to my yard because of my ...

Discover five North American native shrubs that support pollinators, feed songbirds and add beauty to your garden year-round.