Hardscaping is a game-changer for fire-resistant landscaping — especially in Zone 0 — because it creates natural firebreaks that stop flames in their tracks. Think gravel pathways, brick patios, and ...

The challenge begins with a self-test that produces the Wildr Score, which was developed by Plan it Wild with input from the Vermont Center for Ecostudies and Homegrown National Park. The aim is to ...

The program is for customers in communities that may not be able to afford turf removal or water-saving upgrades.

Invasives: The fast growing Callery and Bradford pear trees might be beautiful, but they wreak havoc on local ecosystems.

Plans for townhomes at the east edge of Middlebury have drawn criticism from residents over their size, appearance and potential to bring hundreds of new residents to town. River Bend Development ...

Duvall Farm comprises 30 recorded parcels that total 524.9 acres, 151 of which are protected by the Maryland CREP (Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program). This state and federally funded program ...

Crisp air carries the scent of fallen leaves as wheels hum softly against winding paths, guiding riders through landscapes alive with color. Hillsides glow with fiery reds and burnt orange, while ...

Local leaders continued fine-tuning Monticello’s proposed data center ordinance during a joint workshop Oct. 7, weighing how to balance economic growth with protecting nearby neighborhoods and maintai ...

Lisa We have all these piles of leaves at the edge of our yards, and we have a good many kids in my neighborhood. So, if you can't blow the leaves to the curb, and you can't burn them, what do you do?

This set of Star-Telegram stories provides insights on gardening techniques to enhance North Texas gardens. They include practical advice like selecting screening shrubs in backyard designs and ...