Design advice, inspiration and observations that struck a chord this week

These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

Learn how to choose and care for plants that will do well in your space

In eastern North America, plant gray dogwood for erosion control or privacy, and you'll get flowers, berries and maroon fall foliage too

Have you been taken in by these fallacies about gardening with native plants?

This ancient tree provides shade, tolerates urban planting conditions and explodes with golden yellow fall color

Increase monarch butterfly populations in California by planting stunning native milkweeds

Consider Japanese beech fern for a spreading but noninvasive ground cover for shade

The long-lasting foliage of this eastern North American native excels at filling in a shady garden

Follow these 10 plant-selection tips to avoid buyer’s remorse