The Sandhills are known for our majestic longleaf pines and hardy wiregrass, but the region offers a far richer ecosystem than most realize. Stretching just over 1 million acres, the ...

Local author Barbara Sullivan's garden, featuring native and adapted non-native plants, is part of the Native Garden Tours. Sullivan's garden incorporates established native trees and a variety of ...

Invasive plant species harm native ecosystems, unlike fast-growing or non-native plants. Chinese Wisteria and Thorny Olive are examples of invasive species that outcompete native plants. Homeowners ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. GIBSONVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — Springtime always ...

The Sandhills Chapter of the NC Native Plant Society will hold a kick-off meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 5:30-7:30 p.m., at ...

For the many gardeners whose growing-spaces are either entirely or partly shaded, shade-loving shrubs offer an important, permanent layer of interest alongside perennials and beneath trees. In small ...

Many gardeners understand the ecological importance of native plants, which are those plants that occur naturally in a geographic area, and have evolved over thousands of years, shaped by local ...

The day gardeners in the Triad eagerly anticipate after a long winter arrives this Saturday. It's the Reynolda Gardens Spring Plant Sale! The sale takes place on the front lawn of the Reynolda House ...

Whether you're new to gardening or just want to expand your knowledge, here's everything you need to know to plant the perfect garden in North Carolina. It's important to know the best plants to add ...