Switchgrass adds color through the year and is a natural ‘seed feeder’ for birds

Plant ‘Gro-Low’ fragrant sumac in eastern and midwestern U.S. gardens for its tolerance of tough sites, spreading form and orange fall color

You’ll notice their beautiful patterns right away, but cement tiles have less obvious advantages too

With a traditional exterior, a contemporary interior and lots of Asian furniture, this home goes for the element of surprise

Sculptural, slightly tropical looking and a boon to wildlife, Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a gotta-have plant in many parts of the U.S.

This big-bloomed, drought-tolerant native deserves a place in many butterfly gardens

This mounding sedge native to many U.S. states is tough as nails and can replace the traditional lawn in low-traffic areas

Devil’s darning needles, a vigorous vine native to eastern North America, likes partial shade and many types of soils

A palette of perfumed plants can transform even the smallest of gardens into a sensory delight

The black gum tree tolerates moist soil and provides many years of beautiful foliage, from summer to fall