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New plans for Richmond, Virginina, and Lexington, Kentucky, join Wild Ones' 23 ecoregion-specific native garden designs.

Mountain pepper (Drimys lanceolata), also known as Tasmanian mountain pepper, is a dense evergreen defined by its vibrant red stems, aromatic, dense green leaves, and spicy fruits. Mountain pepper is ...

“Our decision to install a WaterSmart landscape was inspired by our love of nature and passion for living sustainably,” said ...

Hardscaping can save water and boost biodiversity, but it may also introduce hazards for kids and curious pets. Here’s how to ...

December brings the word snow to weather forecasts and opinions vary on the desire for snowfall. Certainly, winter activity enthusiasts want lots, while others who hate to shovel or drive in snow want ...

Ms. Tuhus-Dubrow is the author of “Atomic Dreams: The New Nuclear Evangelists and the Fight for the Future of Energy.” She wrote from Irvine, Calif. At the annual United Nations climate conference in ...

I live in a neighborhood whose original houses were built 75 years ago. Those homes are modest single-story bungalows on 6,500-square-foot lots. However, as is the case in many Los Angeles ...

California runs a third of its grid on gas; retiring gas plants and scaling battery storage would cut pollution in frontline communities and lower bills. Randall Benton Sacramento Bee file ...

Nov 10 (Reuters) - Swiss drugmaker Novartis said on Monday it has opened a new 10,000-square-foot factory in Carlsbad, California, to make cancer treatments, as part of its pledge to invest billions ...

Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Yahya Black stopped by to donate food. A man in Pittsburgh has gone viral after working to fight food insecurity amid SNAP benefit cuts by setting up a food pantry in ...