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

From lawn daisies to topiaries, Houzz users share their backyard beauties

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

Ditch the mower and lower your water bill while creating a feast for the eyes with diverse plantings and gathering places

Can you have garden color, fragrance and exciting foliage with hungry deer afoot? These beauties say yes

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

Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving

Keep hope, beauty and kindness alive in the landscape by providing a refuge for these threatened enchanters

Discover perennials and annuals that do double duty as butterfly magnets and versatile cut flowers

How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind