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 ...

If you want to truly support bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds, planting a few “pollinator-friendly” flowers isn’t always ...

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 ...

Grow it as a cover crop, or grow it for the market stand. Spinach is a great early spring plant to sow directly in beds. As cover, it stabilizes soil, preventing weeds and erosion, while building soil ...

Conserving Carolina is working to transform an abandoned golf course in Etowah back to its original state by reintroducing the butternut tree.

The City of Athens, TVA, Athens Utilities, local and state officials and members of the Mayor's Youth Commission participated ...

By Sarah Derouin The forests of the world are teeming with life, from the towering trees down to the microscopic organisms that quietly recycle and refuel the soil. That’s why clearing forests leads ...