Many facing a drought are swapping turf for less thirsty plantings. If you’re one of them, we’d like to hear about it

This reliable, adaptable U.S. native provides spider-like foliage and clusters of blue to purple flowers in Eastern gardens each spring

Good things sometimes come to those who impatiently head to the nursery for plants that can take a chill

Keep those homegrown vegetables and greens coming well into fall

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

You probably know about the lower maintenance. But native plants' other benefits go far beyond a little less watering and weeding

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

Houseplants add so much to our homes — and can thrive when grown in the right conditions. Keep these tips in mind

Look to nature, inexpensive fabrics and small swaps to conjure a country-house vibe

Track butterflies, study birds, capture stars ... when you aid monitoring efforts, you’re lending Mother Nature a hand