Although bluebonnets are near and dear to Texans’ hearts, there is beauty to be seen in other wildflowers that can withstand ...

Oaks are keystone trees because they hold a forest ecosystem together by providing resources and habitats for diverse forms of life. Notably, oak trees support more life forms than any ...

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It is a pretty grass, and I have seen some yards where people have mowed around it thinking it is one of our beautiful native ...

Texas has eight plant hardiness zones, ranging from the cold-hardy northwestern Panhandle to the warmer southern regions.

The Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach's all-native garden offers an escape for shoppers in Palm Beach, and a new location ...

A meta-analysis of scientific studies, published in Biological Reviews has investigated differences in resource use efficiency between native and non-native species. Biologists from The University ...

IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO REVAMP YOUR LANDSCAPING, TREES NATIVE TO NORTH CAROLINA, SIMILAR TO BRADFORD PEARS, INCLUDE THE FLOWERING DOGWOOD, BLACK CHERRY, RED MAPLE, RIVER BIRCH, AND SERVICEBERRY.

North Texas garden pros from Shades of Green and Nicholson-Hardie share their picks for vines and other climbing plants.

Find the black-chinned hummingbird in Texas sometime between mid-March to early May to breed, and they will stay until ...

For the most part, trees native to your area will be better adapted to weather conditions and will have a better root system for those conditions. Finally, even the healthiest, strongest ...