Gather seeds from your garden in fall, and you'll have a selection of plants for next year — without spending a dime

With its distinct scent and flower spikes, drought-tolerant Agastache foeniculum stirs interest among humans and winged creatures alike

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

The exuberant mop-headed beauties evoke dreams of an endless summer by the sea

An unusual scent and lush violet-blue blooms make this heat-loving plant a singular choice for your landscape

Sometimes genius comes from empty boxes, blue horses and the powerful freedom of 'ish'

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

If you like an abundance of plants — and visits from birds, bees and butterflies — this may be the style of yard for you

Find plant maps, sale sites and guides that make going native in the garden easier than ever