Two invasive species are wreaking havoc on a shoreline in British Columbia, according to the Comox Valley Record. Patches of grass species Spartina densiflora and Spartina patens have been discovered ...

Deep roots make the soil more stable and help it stay fertile. They also soak up water, reducing runoff and keeping nutrients ...

Scientists and community members in Altadena are testing ways that California species can assist efforts to rebuild An aerial view of Altadena on March 11, 2025, shows surviving trees and new greenery ...

A team of researchers has found that hardy native plants could play a surprising role in transforming one of the aluminum industry’s most stubborn waste products into the beginnings of fertile soil.

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... April’s Earth Month should have made us curious about what we can do to tread more lightly on the planet. We may think of reusing and recycling or driving ...

Fruits and vegetables need plenty of nutrients and water to thrive in a garden. California native plants prefer unamended soils and need little water once they’re established. Separation is the key to ...