Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is using native plants eco-friendly, it’s also a smart way to save time and labor. Plus they're every bit as beautiful ...

In the garden In her book “Plant This, Not That,” Elise Howard offers more than 200 substitution ideas for invasive plants.

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There might soon be more native California poppies, lupines and sunflowers popping up along streets and sidewalks in the region. The University of California, Davis, Department of Human Ecology has ...

Shana Williams learns about microclimates and ecotype native plants with Steph of Green Steeze in Culpeper County. Peggy Singlemann visits Rappahannock County to meet Janet Davis, Owner of Hill House ...

If you’re thinking about re-landscaping the yard, you might want to consider some ideas from the 15th Annual Theodore Payne Native Plant Garden Tour. This self-driving tour, which rolls through ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Khoi Pham, left, and Michael Solberg in the front yard of their Storybook cottage in Studio City. For the record: 9:24 a.m. April ...

Use these strategies for landscaping with natives to create a beautiful space that requires less care. Landscaping with native plants is catching on, and it’s easy to see why. Not only is using native ...

California native plants are adaptable to many situations and designs. They thrive on little water (unless they grow near streams), add color and attract birds and beneficial insects to the garden.