The Certified Wildlife Habitat program from the National Wildlife Federation is the most widely recognized program. To qualify, a yard must offer food, water, cover, and places for wildlife to raise ...

When native plants thrive, the entire ecosystem thrives, too. What to know about native plants, and how they are crucial to our ecosystems first appeared on The Cool Down.

Perhaps this is the year to think about more native plants. I admit that sounds a little dull when you know the garden ...

As day and night balance, observe your yard, plant native species in succession, and help pollinators thrive this spring in ...

It sure was nice to finally see some decent rain this past week because we still really need it. And it, along with mildly warming temperatures, will soon send plants up out of the ground. Before it ...

Discover why planting native plants in your yard, no matter how small, is crucial for supporting wildlife, pollinators, and the health of ecosystems.

The recent boom in native-plant interest focuses mainly on trees, shrubs, grasses, and perennial flowers – by far the main workhorse plants of Pennsylvania landscapes. But even with the diversity ...

TPWF’s free Wild Thumb app guides Texans to select, plant and maintain native plants with region-based tips, nursery maps and reminders.