A Long Island woman who replaced her front lawn with native plants was issued a fine because officials said it was ugly and violated the village's code.

Hill Country charm meets modern-day living in this East Dallas abode, where the large, treed lot is the real star of the show ...

Beatriz Swanson can remember the first time she saw the blinking glow. She was 10 years old, growing up in Mexico, when two ...

Bea Hines first met Floyd Dorsett when she moved to Miami in 1944 with her family. They were both 6 years old.

Reports of fewer fireflies in recent years have sparked worry for the future of the insect’s population. More sightings this ...

The spotted lanternfly, native to Asia, is spreading and causing trouble in the U.S. Here's what to do if you find this invasive insect.

M.W. in California said she straps her cross-body purse into a shopping cart so that no one could steal it without taking the ...

Dear Heloise: M.W. in California said she straps her cross-body purse into a shopping cart so that no one could steal it without taking the cart.

Look for flat ground. Take a walk around and find the most level section to pitch a tent. Clear out any big sticks or rocks, ...

With its stately Georgian Revival architecture, tall arched windows and ivy-covered brick walls, the exterior of the house in Superior, Wis., still looks like a Carnegie Library. It was one of the ...

New York City’s compost program doesn’t just help reduce waste — it gives back to residents in a tangible, green way. Whether you’re an urban gardener or just nurturing a single plant, the Compost ...