When you discover how hard bees work for our food supply, you may never garden without them in mind again

Bumblebees are fascinating and fun to observe foraging in gardens. Find out how to create a buffet for these fuzzy, charismatic bees

Looking for unusual, long-lasting blooms, low maintenance and deer resistance? Try this self-sowing perennial

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

Feed the bees, support local garden clubs and have fun with natives to get your garden looking its best in 2013

Attract birds, bees and butterflies to your garden with the unique flower spikes of Liatris from July to September

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

Learn about natives that embrace some kinds of wildlife but resist grazing deer

When the flowers fade, these leaves keep the garden looking good

Discover perennials and annuals that do double duty as butterfly magnets and versatile cut flowers