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.

A bill in the state Legislature would direct state Department of Environmental Conservation to create New York native plants program.

In the garden In her book “Plant This, Not That,” Elise Howard offers more than 200 substitution ideas for invasive plants.

University of Delaware entomologist Doug Tallamy’s research has identified “keystone” plant species that make up the foundation of many U.S. ecosystems by producing food for native insects, thus ...

You’ve probably seen a headline or two about an invasive species taking over. Perhaps you’ve seen a sign warning of non-native plants. But have you ever wondered what those labels actually mean? Are ...

Entomologists have discovered a new species of mining bee that has an unusually tight relationship with cenizo, the official ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ( FWS) is actively encouraging Americans to hunt, trap, and eat invasive species as a ...

Illinois prairie bursts into spring with wildflowers, bees, and rare landscapes. Discover what makes this seasonal ...

Yakima Valley plant sales are getting underway, offering gardeners a chance to find native and drought-tolerant plants suited to Central Washington’s climate. Local nurseries and groups are featuring ...

Native species evolved naturally in a region; non-native species exist in any given area due to human activity. Only a small percentage of introduced species become invasive, meaning they cause ...