Gardeners are embracing native plants more and more for their environmental benefits, But native annuals are often overlooked ...

Choosing plants that can grow without direct sunlight is important when you're planning a lush shade garden. Explore this ...

Finding appropriate ground covers for shady, sloped areas is challenging. This plant is perfect for the job - it prevents ...

So, I narrowed the search to “shade” specified first and created a starter list of 10 native shade plants. Happily, all but the fern support wildlife with flowers and some with berries.

Mt. San Antonio College Horticulture’s Fall Plant Sale will include student-raised houseplants, plumerias, succulents, shade plants, sages, agaves, California-friendly plants and specialty ...

Purple flowers contrast beautifully against green foliage for a striking yard. These options are ideal for shadier garden ...

Incorporating native plants in your garden can greatly increase the choices available to you. 'The Real Dirt' is a column by various local master gardeners who are part of the UC Master Gardeners ...

8 Native Alternatives To Common Invasive Plants Choosing like for like is easier than you might think when replacing exotic and invasive species. From shrubs and vines to grasses and groundcovers ...

Cardinal flowers are a vibrant, late-summer blooming plant that thrives in central Ohio. This resilient plant attracts ...

Many gardeners want to blend native plants into an already established non-native garden rather than clear out a “native” space. To do this, consider three things — sun/shade, existing soil ...

Each year, we collect native seeds from West Michigan and propagate them in our greenhouses. The Native Plant Sale features more than 100 rare, unusual, and favorite varieties of native wildflowers, ...

Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden We know that using native plants of all types can help prevent a plethora of environmental problems. They’re also ...