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Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. As homeowners face long, dry summers and periods of extended drought, and rising water bills, Santa Barbara Botanic Garden ...

Experts reveal the best native plants to feed birds in winter, including shrubs and perennials that can provide valuable food for birds through the cold months ...

As you first begin considering your approach, Warren has some suggestions.

The Native Plant Sale in 2014 included educational booths and a wide variety of “conservation grade” plants, which means they are graded on their ability to survive, not on just their ornamental value ...

In many of my articles, I write about the importance of planting with native plants. I usually also mention one of the challenges — choosing and finding the species you need. This article will help ...