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 ...

Discover why planting native plants in your yard, no matter how small, is crucial for supporting wildlife, pollinators, and ...

Native forest restoration usually starts with faster growing "nurse plants" that provide shelter under which to plant bigger ...

Nurseries and garden centers are seeing increased new interest in small ornamental trees – especially native varieties of them. Christopher Uhland, owner of Chester County’s Harmony Hill Nursery and a ...

The Beaver Watershed Alliance will be hosting a native tree planting event on Wednesday, March 18.

This 2009 image provided by Bugwood.org shows two Amelanchier canadensis Canadian serviceberry trees. Photo by Richard Webb/Bugwood.org via AP Winters were brutal throughout most of New England 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 ...

October ushers in crisp air and cooler temperatures along with a great opportunity to observe and appreciate butterflies and other pollinators. We often think about planting flowering perennials when ...

Want fresh, delicious fruit? Plant these fast-growing fruit trees that grow well in Southern climates. Experts share what to ...

I love what Xilin Zhang is doing by turning her lawn into a native plant garden in New Hyde Park [“On LI, native gardens grow despite hurdles,” News, July 21]. But I am outraged the village threatened ...

Before they provide summertime benefits like shade, these trees will attract an array of colorful birds to your yard by ...