The American lawn has long been characterized with neatly trimmed grass, green as can be. Countless Saturdays have been spent mowing the lawn, whacking weeds and manicuring yards to perfection.

GREENSBORO, N.C. — This week the Greensboro City Council adopted a policy to promote the use of native plants and eliminate invasive ones from city-owned facilities. From now on whenever the City ...

On a soon-to-be-hot morning, Rachel Nelms walks in the cool mist of sprinklers amid leafy greenery and long-bladed grasses set out for sale. This is Rachel’s Native Plants, Nelms’ nursery business in ...

Native plants have formed symbiotic relationships with native wildlife over thousands of years and therefore offer the most sustainable habitat for wildlife. In an effort to increase the availability ...

Bill Jones and Shelby Singleton Jackson of Carolina Native Nursery will speak about how to use native Western North Carolina plants to create environmentally friendly landscapes that conserve water, ...

Adding native plants to your garden does not need to be complicated, expensive or labor-intensive.

Local author Barbara Sullivan's garden, featuring native and adapted non-native plants, is part of the Native Garden Tours. Sullivan's garden incorporates established native trees and a variety of ...

Whether you're new to gardening or just want to expand your knowledge, here's everything you need to know to plant the perfect garden in North Carolina. It's important to know the best plants to add ...