Plant pale purple coneflower in perennial gardens or informal prairie plantings for spring blooms, bees and butterflies

Plant these 5 native species to bring beauty to the garden — and pollen to the insects — from June through August

It brings high energy, takes low maintenance and wears a brilliant outfit. If only all garden guests were this dandy

The American goldfinch is a bright-in-the-summer visitor and one of the only vegetarian songbirds. Here's how to give them a healthy habitat

For a low-maintenance, wildlife-friendly landscape, use native plants adapted to the climate and range of soils in the Northeast

Before you pluck and rake, consider wildlife, the health of your plants and your own right to relax

You can design a natural garden that doesn’t rely on covering your soil with wood and bark mulch

Gather seeds from your garden in fall, and you'll have a selection of plants for next year — without spending a dime

Vivid blooms and striking shapes make these annuals and perennials a delight in autumn gardens

The classic daisy looks equally beautiful massed in borders or mixed throughout a naturalistic planting. Which look suits your style?