Native plants in a garden may require less water and be more disease-free than non-natives, and their exclusive use has been promoted by groups like the New Jersey Native Plant Society for many years.

The first plant I taught each of my three kids to identify was poison ivy. Making sure they knew how to avoid a plant that can cause such discomfort was important to me as a parent. Although they ...

The University of California Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (UCANR), has an online plant identification tool ...

Jack L. Carter, Martha A. Carter and Donna J. Stevens, 214 pages, softcover $20. Mimbres Publishing, 2003. This user-friendly guide includes photos and descriptions of 108 woody species and 38 ...

"What is that tree (or shrub, or flower)?" is a common question from gardeners. There are millions of plants, and no one can know them all. When taking a walk in the woods, it would be nice to be able ...

For a limited time, this plant ID app for iPhone costs just $14.97 for life. Photo: Cult of Mac Deals If you love gardening or you’re just curious about nature, Plantum is a must-have addition to your ...

Welcome to the first issue of the L.A. Times Plants newsletter, with a list of this month’s plant-related activities and upcoming events. But first, today’s lesson in Los Angeles’ changing landscapes ...