For decades, native plants were relegated to the “weed” section of many American gardeners’ minds. Most nurseries didn’t stock them. But that’s slowly changing. Native plants provide food and shelter ...

Whether you’re landscaping your front or back yard with flowers, grasses, shrubs or trees, choosing native plants can have a positive impact on the ecosystem. Native plants and wildlife have an ...

December — and winter in general — in Louisiana is a fine time to plant in the landscape. Now is the time to add trees, shrubs and cool-season annual and perennial bedding plants. The key is to know ...

There's a lot more to consider when choosing the best plants for your yard. One of the major gardening trends of the past several years is that people are looking to be more eco-conscious with their ...

You can plant dormant trees and shrubs and sow native plant seeds in January to get a head start on your garden. Discover ...

Late summer is a splendid time of year to go prospecting for native prairie plants that might bring beauty and wildlife habitat to your garden. “Plants that are native to the prairie are in their ...

Any gardener who's had their finger on the pulse of the native plant movement has likely heard about Douglas Tallamy. A University of Delaware Professor of Entomology and Wildlife Ecology, Tallamy has ...

The dreams of a wildflower garden is something so many of us would yearn for. But most of us have never tried to plant (sow) ...

Here's how to extend your garden season beyond just spring and summer. Elizabeth has worked since 2010 as a writer and consultant covering gardening, permaculture, and sustainable living. She has also ...

Welcome to the October edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this month’s plant-related activities and upcoming events. But first, let’s celebrate one of my favorite things about ...

Gardening with native plants encourages healthy habitats, and selecting the correct plants for your garden can begin with a visit to a plant sale. Area garden clubs foster the joy of gardening through ...

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