Oaks, asters and 6 other ‘keystone’ native species to plant for biodiversity
Even planting just one keystone plant in the yard or in a container will help...
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Every yard makes a difference. Native-plant champion Doug Tallamy’s got a new book explaining how
The entomologist urges everyone to make their yard more ecofriendly by planting plants that provide...
‘Wellness rooms’ are claiming space in many homes
It might be a meditation room, music room, soaking tub, small home gym, Zen garden...
10 native spring ephemerals that bring early color to the garden
Ephemerals are fleeting, but their role in bridging the seasonal gap is invaluable.
After a long winter, send your houseplants on a summer vacation
Most houseplants require warm, somewhat humid conditions.
Consider planting an extra row for the hungry in your garden this spring
The national Plant a Row for the Hungry campaign helps feed neighbors who need it.
Spring’s official start is nearly here and there’s work to do in the garden. A checklist
There's about a week to go before the official start of spring.
Upcycle small food containers or even newspaper for starting seeds indoors
You can easily upcycle items you already have while keeping trash out of the landfill.
They dig, they pee, they trample. How to garden when you love both dogs and plants
There are elements to consider when planning a garden where dogs and plants can coexist.
A durable dahlia. A vigorous vinca. Here are 20 new garden plants to watch for this year
The 2025 selected plants include seven edibles and 13 ornamentals.