Cup plant provides structure, cover, food and water to help attract and sustain wildlife in the eastern North American garden

This low-maintenance, high-impact houseplant fits in with any design and can clear the air, too

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

An insect nirvana with lovely near-blue petals, this low-maintenance aster strives to please

An architect discusses the pros and cons of double vs. solo sinks and offers advice for both

Get colorful drama along with deer resistance, drought tolerance and low maintenance — plus a butterfly or two

Look for mining bees (Andrena) pollinating woodland wildflowers in U.S. gardens this spring

Try these delightfully exotic stunners for paintbox colors, deep fragrance and intricately detailed petals

Get connoisseur cred and unique blooms with this uncommon plant. Bonus assets: It’s low maintenance and drought tolerant

Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers