Here’s why more homeowners are ditching traditional lawns in favor of low-maintenance, eco-friendly landscapes called native ...

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 ...

Native gardening has a reputation for being great for the environment, but it’s also a very low maintenance way to add curb appeal to your house or a pop of color to the backyard. Native plants refer ...

The best native plants for a drought-tolerant pollinator garden are low-maintenance perennials and shrubs that attract bees, ...

More blooms, less work.

Arkansas gardens have taken too many hits with winter damage in the past few years, so gardeners are on the lookout for durable plants. Many people want a pretty yard that doesn't require a lot of ...

Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master Gardener volunteers in Franklin County profile a plant that occurs naturally in Central Ohio. Senna (or Cassia) hebecarpa, commonly known as wild ...

Native plants are equipped to survive our heat, drought and soils, as well as support many of our beneficial indigenous insects better than other plants. Courtesy Johnson County Extension Native plant ...

In 2017, FLORIDA TODAY ran an article about the Atala butterfly that was previously thought to be extinct but had been discovered again. Since that time, the butterflies have made a resurgence and ...