Instead of a front lawn, Will and Laura Stoutamire have bluestem, asters, coneflowers, columbine, penstemon and milkweed. See ...

The active growth period for these two classes of turfgrass differs significantly and impacts the optimal time for seeding ...

More Portlanders are swapping grass for low-maintenance yards filled with native species. Why it matters: Grass requires a ...

Because they've adapted for survival, natives don't require pesticides or fertilizers and they use less water, said Marinello ...

Deep in the frozen forests of Michigan's Upper Peninsula, archaeologists have uncovered one of the most surprising ...

To make your life a little easier, try a native ground cover like Wild Ginger, Green and Gold Aster, Virginia Heartleaf, or ...

As June kicks off, some homeowners are embracing the "Let It Bloom" trend in their yards. But it might not be the best idea ...

A recent post in the r/NativePlantGardening subreddit shows off a densely planted urban yard in Illinois, where over 60 ...

Photo: MXW Photo Native grasses and groundcovers can work well ... where the use of crushed sandstone for garden beds is more likely to support biodiversity than other rock or river pebbles.

With ponds, bushes, flower beds and wildflower areas ... we scrapped the old lawn in our backyard and planted a mix of native and non-native grass and flowers. We mow the center of the yard ...