Native plants, available at Roots and Shoots Nursery in West Ashley and as seen in a native plant garden in Wagener Terrace, help local species thrive.

Researchers have discovered that bacteria from the plant microbiota are adapted to their host species. They show how root-associated bacteria have a competitive advantage when colonizing their native ...

Winter gardening on the Peninsula means pruning roses, choosing seeds for spring planting and checking trees for early signs of serious root disease. This month’s gardening tips highlight simple steps ...

If you’d like to add a little drama to your garden, consider Veronicastrum virginicum, also known as Culver’s root. Reaching heights up to six feet, this native prairie plant is known for its elegant ...

Native plants are the new darlings of the landscaping world, which is shifting its focus from ornamentals to building habitat to help hummingbirds, butterflies, bees and other beneficial pollinators ...

Going native in the garden is one of the hottest horticultural trends of 2024. Whether you want to change up your current landscape or start from scratch, native plants bolster any outdoor garden. “It ...

Bare root plants are having a moment. These freshly dug, pot-free plants may look unassuming, but they’re affordable, sustainable, and surprisingly resilient — which explains why more gardeners are ...

MAUI COUNTY, Hawaii (Island News) -- Over 30 native plant species are being cultivated by the County of Maui Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) native plant nursery to renew the island’s coastal ...

Temperatures are dipping and leaves are falling, but autumn is still an opportune time to plant native plants in North Hempstead and elsewhere on Long Island, experts say, because of the steady ...