Alpine plants, fragile and adapted to live in a limited ecosystem, may be the canary in the coal mine of climate change.

The cultivation of alpine plants has a long tradition in Innsbruck. Anton Kerner von Marilaun was Professor of Natural History at the University of Innsbruck from 1860-1878. In 1875, he established ...

But wildfire experts say cutting down Southern California's chaparral won't make the region safer from wildfires. In fact, ...

Yareta, a plant found in the high-altitude Andes Mountains, can live for up to 3,000 years. Its dense, carpet-like clusters ...

Native edible trees and plants have a bounty of benefits to the desert and the people living in it. The trees and plants ...

A mountain mint plant will draw butterflies and bees but repel deer and rabbits from your garden. If you love minty herbal tea, try adding a mountain mint plant or two to your garden. Also known ...

Mountain mint does best in well-draining soil with a neutral or slightly acidic pH. This plant can grow in a variety of soils, including sandy, clay, and loamy soils. Keep the soil moist ...