Outdoor Guide on MSN

There is a newly detected invasive pest: Here's how to identify it in your yard

Invasive plants and animals can be the scourge of the farmer, rancher, and home gardener. A new pest has been identified in ...
The Florida Times-Union

If summer weeds are taking over your yard, here's how to identify — and treat — them

It is the most wonderful time of the year — if you are a weed! I feel like I am growing an experimental test field for weeds, and they are being very, very successful. The heat and the rainfall are ...
Yahoo

The 20 Best Trees to Plant in Your Backyard for Privacy and Shade

Well-tended, colorful trees can add much-needed shade, privacy, and value to your property. With global deforestation a real environmental concern, every tree planted—even just one or two in the ...
AOL

20 Poisonous Plants You Don’t Want in Your Back Yard

Many homeowners love the idea of adding a variety of lovely flowers and plants in their backyard to beautify the space and create a peaceful place to relax. You may add the plants yourself, or they ...
Los Angeles Times

Her native plant garden brings all the butterflies to the yard — and local admirers too

Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. When Aurora Anaya bought her little Art Deco house ...