When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana). Also ...

What do turkey corn, swamp lousewort, American skunk cabbage, and sneezeweed (gesundheit) have in common? Besides having ...

We are constantly bombarded with terms for one thing or another. But if you are interested in providing for pollinators, ...

Native plants are flowers, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers that have existed in a region for thousands of years. They are well-adapted to the region's climate, and they've coevolved with the local ...

Located in the middle of the Great Plains, Nebraska has a reputation as treeless plain - even our name means "flat water". So how did we become the “Tree Planters State” and the home of Arbor Day? In ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

If you're interested in growing fruit trees in your garden, consider choosing native varieties. Native fruit trees require less maintenance than non-native ones because they are well-adapted to the ...

Native perennials to plant now that swap high-maintenance favorites for easy, resilient garden staples ...

The deadline is approaching for the next round of funding for native plant gardens from the Madison Heights Environmental ...

Bradford pear trees were once popular but now considered an invasive species. They smell bad and harm native ecosystems. Why ...