Americans adore their lawns. Turf grass is by far the most common "crop" we plant and water, although it neither produces food nor a living. Homeowners are using alternatives to lawns because of...

The piggyback plant is well known for being a low-maintenance houseplant. The piggyback plant is a native of western North America and may be found from northern California up to Alaska. Piggyback...

Gardeners and homeowners become more interested in natural ecosystems as they become more conscious of environmental problems and sustainability. The debate over native vs. non-native and invasive...

Nepenthes, often known as pitcher plants, are indigenous to tropical areas of Australia, Madagascar, South East Asia, and India. The swellings that resemble little pitcher-shaped bumps in the middle...

Water management requires altering the terrestrial structure in many places. Large water inflows have the power to flood, erode, and harm crops and structures. Swale permaculture is one technique...

North American natives include Sarracenia, sometimes known as pitcher plants. These traditional carnivorous plants employ captured insects to supplement their food requirements. These species often...