Choosing native plants for your landscape is one of the best ways to create a beautiful, sustainable garden while supporting ...

A reader wanted to attract pollinators and foster biodiversity without spending a bundle to redo her property. We’ve got tips. By Catrin Einhorn Gabrielle Stevenson needed advice on how to welcome ...

Learn why native plants are better for bees than fancy hybrids and how to create a pollinator friendly garden.

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

There is no shortage of native plants that can liven up a yard in Michigan. The benefits don't stop there either, with stormwater and flooding solutions, as well as helping pollinators while reducing ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As homeowners face long, dry summers and periods of extended drought, and rising water bills, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ...