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 ...

Yet Glynn has both a personal and a professional grudge against the ornamental shrub, which is not native to Vermont. As the state botanist for the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department, she’s ...

The benefits of trees are boundless. Whether it is the calming aesthetics of a tree-lined path or street, the cooling shade of a looming oak on a summer day, or the joy of watching wildlife shelter ...

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 ...

Improve the biodiversity of your yard, provide shade, and help protect against erosion—all in a smaller space than you think you need. Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - A shared project between Clemson University and the SC Forestry Commission is giving homeowners a chance to remove Bradford pears trees and replace them with native ...

Native soil fungi, in addition to native plants and trees, are both essential for restoring forests on islands like Palmyra ...

The pawpaw tree, which produces Ohio's official native fruit, is common throughout the state. Pawpaw fruit tastes like a combination of banana, mango, and pineapple and is harvested in late summer and ...

Incorporating native trees into the New Jersey landscape can provide important ecosystem services while maintaining a high level of aesthetics. This year, more homeowners and nursery and landscape ...