Gardening passion blows in with warmer, wetter spring weather. Visions of flowers, butterflies and bees dance in our heads as the world awakens once more. When pondering what to plant […] ...

Switch thirsty favorites with resilient, low-effort beauty ...

As spring planting season begins, experts and guides are urging gardeners to focus on native, pollinator-friendly plants to support bees, butterflies, and other wildlife. Updated checklists offer ...

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 ...

Wondering when you should plant this spring or what species are beginner friendly? Local gardening experts share tips for those questions and more.

Native plants have a symbiotic relationship with native wildlife and evolved within local environment. Here, a monarch rests on a blazing star, a native wildflower. Native plant species are better ...

Lafayette Consolidated Government (LCG) launches a new Native Landscaping Guide as part of a broader effort to build a more resilient and efficient Lafayette Parish through smarter, more sustainable ...

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 ...

Local plant nurseries are busiest during spring, but it’s often not until summer sets in that DIY landscapers can truly take stock of what’s working or not in their own backyards. Whether you’re ...