An ecologically meaningful garden is especially critical in fragmented urban landscapes,” says Mary Phillips, head of the ...

These days, habitat gardens are all the rage among eco-conscious Californians. They add native plants to their yards, patios or even balconies to provide food and shelter for wildlife. But here’s the ...

What’s a habitat garden, and why do you want one? Do you enjoy seeing hummingbirds drink nectar from your salvias? Do you love the beautiful monarch butterfly that visits your milkweed? Do birds come ...

Barbara Chung turned her townhouse terrace into a habitat garden of California native plants. (Christina House / Los Angeles Times) Barbara Chung may have the tiniest habitat garden in Los Angeles — ...

Key Points Leaves left in garden beds act as natural mulch, improving soil health, insulation, and habitats for ...

After successfully organizing to register Lake Bluff as a Community Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation, a Lake Bluff nature group is joining broader efforts to push for state ...

FLUSHING, Mich. (WNEM) - The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) announced a Flushing couple have successfully created a new habitat that will help support local wildlife. The NWF said David and ...

Wondering if raking leaves is a waste of time? Discover expert tips on why leaving leaves helps soil, grass, and wildlife thrive naturally.

LOS ANGELES — Some people see trash and weeds and walk on by. Others rail against the slobs of the world, or agencies that don’t do their jobs. And some, like environmental scientist Marie Massa, roll ...