"I love this method as a way to reuse old plastic jugs." ...

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A garden can do more than look pretty—it can work like a living support system for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

Kimball, president of the native plant society, give a garden tour to IndyStar on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, in Westfield, Ind.

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Every yard needs a tree. All the better if it’s a native species of tree, one that will support native bees, butterflies and other wildlife. “Fall is a great time for tree planting,” said Spencer ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Fluffy giant pandas and ferocious Sumatran tigers get more attention, but beloved backyard trees face extinction threats, too. A new first-of-its-kind report on the conservation status of all 881 ...

Native plants are having a moment and there is no better time to take advantage of their benefits.

Incorporating native trees into the New Jersey landscape can provide important ecosystem services while maintaining a high level of aesthetics. This year, more homeowners and nursery and landscape ...