An element of mystique — intriguing gates, an interplay of light and shadow, hidden views — can take your garden to the next level

Increase monarch butterfly populations in California by planting stunning native milkweeds

Keep hope, beauty and kindness alive in the landscape by providing a refuge for these threatened enchanters

Feeling hot and tired gardening in the sun? The world of shade gardening beckons you to its cool mystery

They stand strong in wind, feed wildlife and are easy to grow. But you may want to add these plants for their looks alone

Savor snack-tastic sunflower seeds once the radiant blooms have faded — if the birds have saved you any, that is

Sustainability, ecology, native plant communities ... this public garden is brimming with lessons on horticulture for home gardeners

Get the effects of a shrub but in less time — and drawing more winged pollinators — with these herbaceous perennials

Meadow grasses, beach pebbles and driftwood replace turfgrass in a nature-friendly landscape on Lake Washington’s shore

Bright spring foliage, pretty summer flowers, white berries in winter ... Symphoricarpos albus is a sight to behold in every season