Native insects have evolved along with native plants, so they recognize them as food. Filling a garden with exotic plants ...

The UC Master Gardeners of Butte County are part of the University of California Cooperative Extension system, serving our ...

Filling your garden with native plants is a sustainable approach to backyard landscaping, as you support your local fauna ...

Across the globe, wildlife is in crisis. Insect populations are crashing, bird species are disappearing, and pollinators, the unsung heroes of food production, are vanishing at alarming rates.

Spring and fall are the best times to plant, but falls provides more time for plants to establish roots before having to deal ...

Master gardener Sally Scalera shares the dirt on which fragrant plants are native, important because they attract and support our native insects.

Anise hyssop brings all the pollinators to the yard, but to make the most of this spring and fall bloomer, add companion ...

Learn which plants experts suggest not planting near your house, as well as what types of problems they can cause.

This vine will grow best in well-drained organic soils and produces the most blooms if planted in full sun. Crossvine can ...

“Butterfly milkweed has showy clusters of vibrant red to orange, tubular blooms attract a wide variety of pollinators, ...

Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...

And the trees often lose limbs during storms. When Callery pear trees take over an area, their quick growth chokes out native trees. Plus, their early blooming shades out spring wildflowers and plants ...