Turning your grass into a garden isn't as complicated as you think, but it will take time and effort. This step-by-step guide breaks down the process, from killing your lawn to picking plants to grow.

A mom-daughter design team transformed their Southern California backyard into a lush native plant habitat, and it's stunning ...

A reader wanted to attract pollinators and foster biodiversity without spending a bundle to redo her property. We’ve got tips. By Catrin Einhorn Gabrielle Stevenson needed advice on how to welcome ...

If you're looking to protect (or ogle at) swallowtails, hummingbirds or chipmunks, your landscaping matters. How to find and ...

(FOX 2) - Native plants are having a moment and there is no better time to take advantage of their benefits. There is no shortage of options for gardeners looking to spruce up their yard when it comes ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As homeowners face long, dry summers and periods of extended drought, and rising water bills, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ...

Welcome to the October edition of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this month’s plant-related activities and upcoming events. But first, let’s celebrate one of my favorite things about ...

LAFAYETTE, LA. (KLFY) — A new Native Landscaping Guide, launched by Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG), was made in effort to build more sustainable landscaping practices for Lafayette Parish ...

In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...