Bluestone and brick surfaces, a fireplace, a green-and-white plant palette and a new sports court suit a family’s outdoor lifestyle

Plant this Campanula on pathway and patio edges for shots of bright blue from May through September

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

Smooth sumac provides powerful jolts of fall color and persistent fruit clusters that add interest through the winter

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

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

Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers

It thrives in poor soil and provides food and shelter for wildlife. Plus, Schizachyrium scoparium is just a darn pretty native grass

These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are

Bees gather nectar from this North American native while you’ll appreciate its unthirsty nature and soil tolerance