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 ...

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 ...

high-elevation habitats in the Sacramento Mountains near the town of Cloudcroft, New Mexico. Two of the greatest threats to this plant's survival are livestock grazing and decreasing water ...

Learn how to grow American mountain ash, a lovely native tree that provides year-round interest for gardens in cooler climates. There’s a lot to love about mountain ash, a delightful native tree ...

The city of Los Angeles agreed to pay nearly $2 million in fines for bulldozing over nine acres of a state park in the Santa Monica Mountains and trampling an endangered plant species while replacing ...

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 ...