You have butterflies here, native flowers there, water-conserving plants in the front yard, a compost pile in the back. But do all your eco-gardening projects work together? For those longing for more ...

SANTA CRUZ — Whether it”s been in the wet weather of Oregon or amid a heat wave in Italy, Beth Young has experienced firsthand the benefits of naturescaping a home garden. A landscape designer since ...

Imagine a garden designed to focus on creating natural wildlife habitat. Why not eliminate turf grass from your own garden and replace it with trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals that benefit ...

Landowners can pick up some tips at the following free workshops: Janine Castro and Colin Thorne, experts in the field of streambank erosion, will discuss how and why streambanks erode, what to do if ...

Beth O’Donnell Young’s opus urges us to dispense with our prim patios and manicured lawns, and let nature in. Laurie Tuffrey hears the call Ever since Capability Brown’s natural designs took the beau ...

Landscaping that promotes sprawling, manicured lawns and exotic plant life is not Earth-friendly. Maintaining fickle species that aren't accustomed to our climate inevitably wastes water, energy, time ...

Do you live in North Clackamas County? Do you have Oregon white oak in your yard or neighborhood? Are you interested in learning about landscaping practices that can enhance oak habitat and species?

From the Missouri Department of Conservation: Native plants provide food, flowers and variety when used in landscaping plans for homes and businesses. They’re also a boost for wild birds and ...

Stream Team and WSU Extension’s Native Plant Salvage Project will offer a free “Naturescaping for Water and Wildlife” field class 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday in Building 1, Room 152 of the Thurston County ...