Instead of billion-dollar floodwalls and surge barriers, Hampton, Virginia, is relying on rain gardens, plant-lined storage ...

Daniel Boone Native Gardens recently installed a new rain garden funded by a B.W. Wells Stewardship award of $2,428 from the ...

Colorful holiday staple, a member of the spurge family, is native to Mexico and has roots in pre-Columbian times ...

New England skies in winter are often cloudy and dark, accompanied by sleet, slush, rain or snow. The sun sleeps late and ...

Plants help mitigate the effects of climate change in air and water by removing pollutants and sequestering carbon.

Rain gardens can soak up excess water in yards with poor drainage. They are a helpful addition to any flood-prone area -- but ...

Are weeds taking over your yard? It turns out, hitting this garden task at the right time makes all the difference.

Partridge berry is what happens when a plant understands the assignment. Low-growing. Evergreen. Shade-tolerant. Native. It forms a tidy carpet of glossy leaves, delicate white flowers, and bright red ...

If you’ve got a gardener on your holiday gift list, you’re in luck! Gardeners are down-to-earth, (pun intended) and easy to ...

Mix permanent herb plants like bay, rosemary, oregano, thyme, marjoram and sage with waterwise ornamental plants, in full sun ...

Ever step outside after a rainstorm and find your shoes sinking into soggy grass? You’re not alone. Many yards collect puddles that stick around for days, making it hard to enjoy your outdoor space.