Work less, help the environment and foster connections by just saying no to typical turf

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

This showy aster tolerates dry conditions and brings in the pollinators with its violet-blue flowers in fall

Plant Canadian anemone along pond, lake or stream edges for a splash of white flowers in late spring

Bringing the beauty of the changing seasons inside is easy and inexpensive. Here are 16 ideas to get you started