When native plants thrive, the entire ecosystem thrives, too. What to know about native plants, and how they are crucial to our ecosystems first appeared on The Cool Down.

Shrubs such as Rhus aromatica Gro-Low, a cultivar of fragrant sumac that stays under about two feet high, or even-lower red ...

Kansas forestry officials are getting ready to host three callery pear buyback events across the state this spring to help ...

As day and night balance, observe your yard, plant native species in succession, and help pollinators thrive this spring in West Texas.

Native plants for birds are like Mom’s home cooking. They’re the tried-and-true foods that keep the birds coming back for ...

The five-acre garden has been growing in phases. A grand opening is scheduled for April 18.

Here are a few plants to test your knowledge. The common name for coreopsis, the state wildflower, is tickseed, due to the ...

Manitowoc County is hosting a variety of spring outdoor events, including plant sales, fishing derbies and hunter safety ...

Native forest restoration usually starts with faster growing "nurse plants" that provide shelter under which to plant bigger ...