Growing native plants with year round interest is one of the easiest ways to create a garden that looks gorgeous through every season. Plus, natives are often better adapted to your area's ...

Winter can be a battlefield for gardeners. Frost bites, icy winds, and endless gray skies test even the most dedicated plant lover. Yet, there’s a secret weapon hiding in plain sight: native plants.

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Manicured suburban lawns might look neat, but they don’t do much for local birds. They offer little food or shelter, so ...

“Homeowners are essentially throwing out the nursery along with the leaves. Beneficial insects that are the base of our food chain live year-round in and among leaves and garden stalks.” The big ...

On a late-winter day, take a moment to appreciate subtle beauties: shades of green in evergreen needles, interesting peeling bark, dried grasses that sway in a breeze, red berries or crab apples that ...

Winter can be a tricky time for birds, as food can be scarce. One of the best ways to support birds at this time of year is to have plants they can visit to feed on berries and seeds. You can plant ...