Native plants have evolved in symbiotic relationships with local wildlife. Plants offer nourishment and shelter in exchange ...

Mountain laurel, a plant species native to Virginia. (Photo courtesy DCR). A Virginia agency is helping gardeners and land developers to take advantage of a tool to help find the right native plant ...

Restoration ecologist Charles Smith shares a selection of native plants that contribute to a healthy forest ecosystem by creating a diverse habitat and feeding wildlife. Featured on VHG episode 2304; ...

Some non-native flowering plants are uniquely beautiful, making it tempting to keep them around the garden. They even appear to come with several benefits, like growing well in poor conditions, ...

As construction continues to claim Northern Virginia one grassy field at a time, a team of botanists and volunteers is rushing to stay a step ahead by chronicling the state's native plants and flowers ...

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Grab your cameras, Virginia — your best nature photos could give back to your local environment. The Upper & Middle James James Riparian Consortium is creating a Native Riparian ...

National Pollinator Week is coming to a close, but it serves as a reminder for how essential pollinators are to the production of food and fiber. Approximately 75 percent of all flowering plants need ...