As the sun rose on a residential street in Denver’s West Washington Park neighborhood, the loudest sound along the sidewalk was the chirping of insects hidden among gardens of native plants. Avi ...

As native trees in the Pacific Northwest die off due to ... Case currently runs an assisted population migration experiment at the Conservancy’s Ellsworth Creek Preserve in western Washington.

Also planted were western red cedar, grand fir, Douglas fir, western hemlock, and Sitka spruce, ninebark and spirea. “Planting native plants is incredibly rewarding,” said Hanna Petersen, NWI ...

Marianne Binetti’s practical spring gardening tips for Western Washington. April 19, ... Incorporating native plants or reducing lawns under trees is another noted strategy to improve spring ...

The western gray squirrel is one of three native tree squirrels in Washington state, and it has been in decline since the late 19th century, according to the status review. Threats to western gray ...

If you’re in the market for new trees, consider planting natives. They are generally lower maintenance than exotic species, require less water, fertilizers and pesticides, and often cost less, too.