Powered by sunshine and built with salvaged materials, this Canadian home is an experiment for green building practices

Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features

Nourish butterflies and other winged creatures with the tubular flowers of Monarda fistulosa, a pretty pink native

Outbuildings from around the world show how sheds and cottages set the scene for everything from baking in a sauna to beekeeping

6 ways to rethink your house and get that extra living space you need now

Maximilian sunflower’s striking yellow flowers light up the fall landscape and attract pollinators and beneficial insects at a crucial time

Grow Aquilegia canadensis in eastern perennial gardens or informal woodland plantings for its delicate foliage and uncommon red flowers

Put your own spin on inventive decorating ideas like tin-can planters, knitted cozies, extra shelving, creative curtains and more

Summer-blooming Asclepias syriaca is an important larval host plant for the monarch butterfly and attracts a number of pollinating insects

These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are