Hummingbirds — unique to the Americas — zip through open landscapes seasonally or year-round. Here’s how to attract them

To draw those mesmerizing little birds to your garden or doorstep, plant these flowers that are attractive in more ways than one

These flowers, vines and shrubs offer shelter and food supplies that keep hummingbirds around longer

Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving

Want maximum efficiency in your kitchen? Consider forgoing the old-fashioned triangle in favor of task-specific zones

Whether you have a huge poolside deck or a sliver of a patio, these ideas will kick stress to the curb all summer long

It's invasive, a nonnative and a poor insect magnet. Check out these better alternatives to butterfly bush in the garden

Snow and dark days dampening your spirits? These ideas will have you looking on the bright side

Scorching weather and high elevations don't have to mean scraggly plantings. These blooms are as gorgeous as they are tough

Use them as problem solvers, weed killers, color and texture providers ... ground cover plants have both practical and visual appeal