Native Plant: Sometimes a shrub, sometimes a tree, staghorn sumac is a sensory delight Let’s dive into why these native plants are so important and why they deserve a spot in your garden.

Like other Michigan native plants, trees have extensive root networks that break up the soil and create pathways for rainwater to soak into the ground. Once it enters the ground, water then takes one ...

Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native plants are going to have any chance of surviving into the ...

Native Plants for the Northeast. T he Eastern United States (U.S. Department of Agriculture Plant Hardiness Zones 3 through 7) only has one native hummingbird, the ruby-throated.They need a lot of ...

Willows are native to much of the country, and species range from trees to shrubs. It’s important to plant one that is native to your area, especially if you’re in a dry region, because they ...

If you do one thing, plant oaks,” says Nick Jensen, conservation program director of the California Native Plant Society. They support insects, birds and squirrels.

Learn about native plants for free from the experts April 26-27 at the L.A. Times Plants' Native Plant Booth at the Festival of Books.

The Native Plant Rescue Squad's three tenets are rescue, restoration and education. The nonprofit's volunteers gather regularly at the Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum to work on projects ...

From New England Asters to Lowbush blueberries, native plants are all over New Hampshire. The Garden Club of America is trying to encourage people to notice them – and maybe plant some of their own.

Maui County water supply director John Stufflebean wants a new ordinance that provides a reduced rate for qualified native plant growers. “The purpose of this amendment is to provide discounted ...

Native perennials and grasses do well planted from mid-September through November. Here's more about when to plant, seed mixes and invasive plants.

Native phlox flowers are typically blue, but cultivars are also available in pink, white, and purple. "They really cover space, almost like a ground cover," adds Lorimer. Zones : 2 to 8 ...