Today’s column introduces guidelines for year-round gardening for herbaceous perennial plants that are native to a ...

"A short lawn won’t hurt fireflies, but it won’t bring them into your yard either," she says. Related: 12 Alternatives to a ...

“Sea of Grass,” written by Hage and former Star Tribune environmental reporter Josephine Marcotty, hit bookstores just before ...

Native plants are more than just part of the scenery. They’re the backbone of functioning ecosystems — especially for native birds and insects. When these plants disappear, so do the species that ...

July is historically our hottest and driest month. Keep things easy, on you and the garden. Work in the mornings, stay ...