Our horticulture program had a very successful plant sale back in April when everyone had spring fever. Some of the feedback ...

A reader wanted to attract pollinators and foster biodiversity without spending a bundle to redo her property. We’ve got tips. By Catrin Einhorn Gabrielle Stevenson needed advice on how to welcome ...

A mom-daughter design team transformed their Southern California backyard into a lush native plant habitat, and it's stunning ...

Native wildflower gardens are popping up in front yards, side strips, and even once-plain suburban lawns at a surprising pace ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As homeowners face long, dry summers and periods of extended drought, and rising water bills, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ...

Many homeowners continue to maintain Japanese barberry in their yards, unaware that the shrub's spread has drawn increasing attention from land managers and ecologists. The plant, once valued for its ...

In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...