Apparently, my recent columns hit a nerve in the native plant community. Some are unhappy that I said it is OK to have a lawn ...
By Liah Continentino If you’ve ever strolled through a hammock trail, spotted an Atala butterfly munching on coontie or admired a gumbo limbo shining in the sun, you’ve witnessed something truly ...
If you are thinking about making your yard more sustainable or eco-friendly in the coming year, have you considered creating a native landscape? To me, creating and nurturing a space that is in sync ...
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Creating a beautiful outdoor space shouldn’t feel like signing up for a second job. Low-maintenance landscaping saves you ...
GRAND RAPIDS — You've probably heard of "no mow May" which is a movement of people not mowing their lawns for a month to help the early pollinators. In the fall some people choose to wait to clear ...
Native landscaping is part of a popular trend relating to outdoor environments in which the installed landscape is indigenous or native to a particular geographic environment or region. What this ...
See how Brevard homeowners use native plants to create stunning, eco-friendly yards on this annual self-guided tour, complete ...
Those outdated design choices aren't just aesthetically behind the times, they might also be costing you. Traditional landscaping can drain your wallet through high water bills, constant maintenance, ...
Courtney Masterson, a KU lecturer in environmental studies and the executive director of Native Lands Restoration Collaboration, speaks to a group of students at Potter Lake on the University of ...
The landscape of the Los Angeles Basin just over 200 years ago would be unrecognizable today. Gently rolling hills were covered with pale green shrubs, filling the air with sweet and savory perfumes.