When native plants thrive, the entire ecosystem thrives, too. What to know about native plants, and how they are crucial to our ecosystems first appeared on The Cool Down.

In the garden In her book “Plant This, Not That,” Elise Howard offers more than 200 substitution ideas for invasive plants.

Nighttime in the garden brings activity from moths, bats, and other evening pollinators. Learn more about nine night-blooming plants that feed evening pollinators.

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 ...

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve in Solebury sells more than 200 native plant species within a larger nature preserve.

Those outdated design choices aren't just aesthetically behind the times, they might also be costing you. Traditional landscaping can drain your wallet through high water bills, constant maintenance, ...

Keeping bees and butterflies around can be as simple as planting some Missouri-native plants in a home garden.

The five-acre garden has been growing in phases. A grand opening is scheduled for April 18.

The spring gardening season is approaching, and a city program wants to help homeowners transform their yards while conserving water and earning money back on utility bills.

Yakima Valley plant sales are getting underway, offering gardeners a chance to find native and drought-tolerant plants suited to Central Washington’s climate. Local nurseries and groups are featuring ...