Cup plant provides structure, cover, food and water to help attract and sustain wildlife in the eastern North American garden

West Coast natives: The blue flowers of drought-tolerant ceanothus draw the eye and help support local wildlife too

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

Add some color, life and intrigue beside your sidewalk with these 7 suggestions

Summer-blooming Asclepias syriaca is an important larval host plant for the monarch butterfly and attracts a number of pollinating insects

Spend less effort and money on your landscape with drought-tolerant and native plants that liven up your yard

Try these nectar-rich beauties and help autumn monarchs

Leaf blowers, trucks or noisy neighbors driving you berserk? These sound-reduction strategies can help you hush things up

Keep your prized plantings intact and your dog happy too, with this wisdom from an expert gardener and dog guardian

Highlights from the week include stopping clutter from getting past the door, fall planting ideas and a grandfather’s gift of love