Win over birds, bees, butterflies and neighbors with these design strategies

Late summer is a good time to look beyond trees to create an autumn landscape that draws the eye and stirs the soul

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

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

Span the seasons with trees, shrubs and grasses that offer color and texture in abundance

Life isn't predictable and neither is nature — and that's perfectly wonderful

The garden season never ends when you think beyond summer blooms

Spilling over with berries or bursting with blooms, these stunning underused shrubs keep the garden party going through fall