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

Try these stunners in summer's powerful heat for garden thrills with an exotic flair

Forget luck. Having bamboo that thrives on a wee plot just takes planning, picking the right variety, and keeping runners in check

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

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

Sometimes a garden thug is exactly what’s called for

Plant Pennsylvania sedge in eastern U.S. woodlands or dry shade gardens for spring flowers and softly textured bright green leaves

Use this evergreen, easy-care fern for soft texture and coppery tints in container gardens and the landscape at large

Try this giant among ferns for a showstopping sight in a shady or even somewhat sunny woodland garden

Create a pollinator feeding ground with this cheery, fuss-free goldenrod, formerly known as Solidago rigida, native to much of the U.S.