Why plant with sustainability and native plants in mind? Barnett and Shiels have long shared a love for Australian natives and keeping landscapes ... they were always our favourite plants and flowers.

Not all Australian native species belong in all Australian environments. In fact, many Australian plant species have become pests in places far from their original homes. Could some be in your garden?

Bajwa believes the “horse has already bolted” when it comes to the invasion of gazania, but that doesn’t give gardeners an ...

I found native wildflowers attracted over 62% of the total insects. Nonnative flowers attracted slightly less than 38%. Both types did attract pollinators, but native wildflowers clearly had the edge.

Century plants do best in an area that receives at least a half-day of sun and in well-draining soil, in the garden or in a large pot. They can become enormous - 6 to 8 feet all or more with a ...

There are a few important tricks for creating native bouquets, Prendergast said. Cut your flowers and foliage early in the day, and immediately plunge the cuttings into warm — not hot — water.

This plant has an extensive native range. It is found in the north central and northeastern U.S., Canada, and Alaska. Its range also includes the northern reaches of Europe and Asia.

Plants native to our region help local bees and birds thrive. 69 News went on a garden tour at Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center in Northampton County to learn about some of the best ...