In an earlier story, we discussed the characteristics of monocots and talked about some of the beautiful native monocot ...

Author Jane Jabbour and “Plant with a Purpose” festival. Amanda and Terasa are joined by Carmen Ketron, Stephanie Turner, and Tom Nelson. Author Jane Jabbour talks about her book “Deep South Native ...

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 ...

When I first planted my backyard, my husband called my garden Death Row. I wanted to grow flowers and vegetables as my grandmothers had done and trees as my mother had done, but my efforts fell under ...

Fast-growing plants have their benefits, but with these evergreens, there are also drawbacks. From being disease-prone to invasive, these are the ones to avoid.

Vines can add a new dimension to your garden. Many are grown for their vibrant flower colors, and there are several great locally available native vines to consider adding to your landscape. All will ...

As the Western U.S. faces more damaging droughts, local governments—as well as an increasing number of homeowners—have been successfully promoting landscaping practices that eschew the stereotypical ...

Another key 2026 trend is a move toward smarter gardening. Diane Blazek, executive director of the National Gardening Bureau, ...

For the fifth year in a row, state officials are launching the Growing Wild program, which encourages the public to actively protect pollinators by providing free gardening starter kits at more than ...