These blooming native perennials thrive in dry locations and help welcome early-season pollinators

Focusing on prairie wildflowers supports the most wildlife in a low-maintenance Plains landscape

Downy and hairy woodpeckers have similar coloration and behavior. But there are two big differences that separate them

Identify your home’s purpose and style to make everything from choosing paint colors to buying a new home easier

Get free, organic soil fertilizer with nitrogen-pumping plants that draw pollinators too

Offer the leaves of these and you’ll get more butterflies than with flower nectar alone

Dispel the stereotypes of weeds and try these wildlife-supporting native wildflowers in your garden

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

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone

Showcase freely growing blooms around the home with wreaths, furniture and wallpaper that outlast summer