This then allows invasive plants to outcompete native plants ... Noxious Weed Control Board’s website has a list for Western Washington of non-invasive alternatives to common invasive plants.

Incorporating native plants or reducing lawns under trees is another noted strategy to improve spring landscapes while saving water and maintenance efforts. The summary above was drafted with the ...

As the sun rose on a residential street in Denver’s West Washington Park neighborhood, the loudest sound along the sidewalk was the chirping of insects hidden among gardens of native plants.

It’s much too early to plant heat-loving plants such as tomatoes, peppers and eggplant in Western Washington, which can experience cold, frosty weather into mid-May. By Unsplash/Dispatch Lilacs ...