Concerns that Ottawa County’s Native Plant Project was being destroyed sparked confusion this week, prompting county commissioners to reassure residents the project remains safe.

Ornamental grasses add beautiful texture, movement, and a naturalistic feel to any garden. With their airy plumes and graceful shapes, it’s easy to see why they’ve become so popular. However, some of ...

Ornamental grasses are some of the most reliable plants you can add to a West Texas garden. They thrive in our hot, dry climate, require little maintenance and provide year-round beauty with their ...

It was back around 1980. I, the Native Texan, found myself in the Chadwick Arboretum at my old school, Ohio State. One section featured some lovely ornamental grasses. They really hadn’t caught on ...

From dangerous mowing conditions to significant erosion problems, sloped yards are challenging for homeowners. The erosion risk increases with the steepness of the slope. New construction and natural ...

ROCHELLE, Ill. (WIFR) - Country Road greenhouses hosted their second annual fall plant sale this past weekend, raising awareness for buying native plants. While it may not occur to most shoppers to ...

LITTLETON, Colo. — When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kind ...

Fall is a good time to do an inventory because some flowers are still blooming, and those that are past their prime still can be identified by leaf shape and structure, among other attributes.

When Lena Astilli first bought her home outside of Denver, she had no interest in matching the wall-to-wall green lawns that dominated her block. She wanted native plants — the kin ...

*The shorter day lengths will also slow down the growth of the lawn to the point where you may not need to mow more than every other week. If you have weeds, keep them mowed so they cannot produce ...

Some of the western suburbs are greener than their counterparts on the other side of Melbourne, but experts warn that their fragile native grassland needs to be protected from housing developments.

From unique crops to romantic gardens, here are the garden design trends that Monrovia predicts will pop up in 2026. A continuing trend from 2025, outdoor living areas like patios and porches will ...