Plant American spikenard in eastern and southwestern U.S. gardens for midsummer color and nourishment for migrating birds

Plant goat’s beard in perennial and woodland gardens. Its large white spring blooms attract bees, beetles and butterflies

Delightfully deceptive, these plants combine a durable nature with a tropical look to add a touch of the exotic to cooler landscapes

These fascinating insects nest in wood cavities and hollow plant stems

Choose trees for their size, shape and rate of growth — or shape them to fit your space. Here's how to get started