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Sweet Floral Prints Are Bigger and Spreading Faster Than Kudzu

Spiky blue flowers and a high tolerance for poor soil make this plant ideal for tough sites

Get knockout spring blooms on spiky stems by planting these bulbs before the ground freezes

Furry white tongues that develop into seeds? That's just one of this bee-bringing summer perennial's many talents

Nourish butterflies and other winged creatures with the tubular flowers of Monarda fistulosa, a pretty pink native

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

Oodles of bright blossoms and an easygoing nature make this woodland plant a welcome addition to a shady garden

Consider the joys of an irregularly trimmed meadow lawn: It’s ecofriendly, visually interesting and still good for romping

When Mother Nature is your neighbor, the possibilities — and responsibilities — can be that much greater