When you think of the 2.2 million acres of state forests in Pennsylvania, trees come to mind. After all, when the Pennsylvania Division of Forestry was formed in 1895, the mission was all about woods ...

Like land-based plants, aquatic plants grow in a whole range of situations, from being deeply submerged to damp areas. Pond planting zones are generally measured from Zone 5 – the deepest – to Zone 1, ...

Enhance your garden with a backyard wildlife pond. Learn how to build a backyard pond and get tips for pond plants and wildlife pond-edging ideas. Having a water source, especially a pond, on your ...

There are some wonderful wild edible plants scattered across this continent. Pick up a foraging book or take an edible plant class and you’re in for a surprise. You’ll start to see these edible plants ...

Hawaiʻi has more endangered plants than all other U.S. states combined. Here's a look at some of the species that are so rare ...

Aquatic plant overgrowth can pose significant challenges in ponds, affecting activities such as swimming, fishing, and simply enjoying the view. However, early season preparation can help manage plant ...

Haley Mast is a freelance writer, fact-checker, and small organic farmer in the Columbia River Gorge. She enjoys gardening, reporting on environmental topics, and spending her time outside ...

Backyard ponds have been popular since they enjoyed a boom in the 1990s, but in recent years demand has shifted to water features such as pondless waterfalls and fountains, according to Water X Scapes ...

Properly Identify Wild Plants Foraging for wild plants to cook with can be a thrilling adventure, but it all begins with one ...