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 ...

Native forest restoration usually starts with faster growing "nurse plants" that provide shelter under which to plant bigger trees—but new research suggests some big canopy trees can be planted early ...

I love what Xilin Zhang is doing by turning her lawn into a native plant garden in New Hyde Park [“On LI, native gardens grow despite hurdles,” News, July 21]. But I am outraged the village threatened ...

Fayetteville is making efforts to improve the health of the local ecosystem.

Gardeners, conservationists, and wildlife enthusiasts alike know that planting non-native plants can be a very risky decision. While some people might shrug this off as unimportant, there is a ...

A bill in the state Legislature would direct state Department of Environmental Conservation to create New York native plants program.

Finally get rid of that stinky, invasive tree in your yard.

The Tal-y-bont Floodees, a volunteer group, have planted 50,000 trees and intend to plant thousands more.

Keeping bees and butterflies around can be as simple as planting some Missouri-native plants in a home garden.

As homeowners ponder what can be done to freshen up their landscapes, they can consider these benefits of incorporating new plants and trees into their properties.