Rivers are Earth's arteries. Water, sediment and nutrients self-organize into diverse, dynamic channels as they journey from ...

Ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects feed on plant pests and naturally make gardens more pest-resistant. But like pollinators, these “good bugs" also feed on nectar and pollen, and ...

Some of the best plants for erosion control are native ornamental grasses, like little bluestem.

These companion plants help carrots thrive by improving soil, repelling pests, and enhancing growth—plus, a few plants that can do more harm than good when planted nearby.

Washington High School students Alain Crawford, left, and Maya Kilgore work on a mulch bed behind the log cabin at Washington Park on Tuesday morning. Students from Wash High’s National Honor Society ...

You can save a bank or slope from eroding away by adding plants to stabilize the soil. Learn more about these fast-growing plants that will keep erosion in check.

The argues that inadequate sediment and erosion controls at the former Martin Aircraft plant could harm nearby communities and waterways.

Records show that Scout's $2B plant construction work is failing to contain pollutants By Andy Tsubasa Field [email protected] Mar 18, 2025 ...

Fortunately, many native ground cover plants provide an easy solution, outcompeting weeds and protecting soil health. From green mats of wild ginger to flowering carpets of purple poppy mallow, here ...

In the February garden, take these steps to protect plants from erosion before rains Look for fallen branches, fill gullies, add mulch after downpour ...

Is soil shifting in your yard? These plants and trees have dense root systems and growth habits that can lock soil down and help you combat erosion.