Flowering native shade plants in your garden help to support biodiversity, a key element in a sustainable garden. Native shrubs for shade areas provide habitat, sanctuary and often food for many ...

If your yard could use more shade and needs it pronto, here are some of the best fast-growing shade trees to plant in the ...

When considering shade trees for landscape use, such staple native species as maples, oaks, elms and hornbeams come to mind. Another serviceable choice is the American linden (Tilia americana).

Spring brings the return of color to the garden as bulbs bloom, perennials re-emerge, and new annuals settle in. But there’s ...

There will be other shade trees for sale: Cedar, Southern Magnolia, Red Maple, Green Ash, Sand Live Oak, and Willow Oak, as well as an extensive collection of native understory trees, many ...

The best way to support and maintain a healthy sustainable community is by protecting wildlife, birds and pollinators.

Pittsfield has been awarded $65,800 through the Cooling Corridors Grant Program to plant 40 native shade trees in a neighborhood north of Elm Street. The Cooling Corridors Program focuses on planting ...

What is a native plant? Native plants are indigenous to a particular region and provide an essential foundation to support wildlife habitats for native insects and birds. Well-adapted to the local ...

Native plants are well-suited to the local climate and have symbiotic relationships with other organisms in the area.

Eastern spring beauty prefers moist, well-drained soil in part sun to shade. The plant can be easily grown in gardens and has edible tubers. Editor’s note: Once a month, OSU Extension Master ...

Live oaks and African Tulip trees both provide shade and beauty, but our native live oaks support hundreds of species of insects and pollinators. You can have a beautiful, healthy lawn without ...