Trot out globe thistle in a sun-drenched garden spot for strikingly sculptural blue flowers through October

Instead of dousing your yard with chemicals to wipe out weeds, let time and nature work their magic via smothering and solarization

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

Before you spray, arm yourself with knowledge about which weed killers — natural or synthetic — are right for your yard

Keep weeds down, color high and maintenance low with beautful plants that sow themselves

Keep hope, beauty and kindness alive in the landscape by providing a refuge for these threatened enchanters

Use these techniques to help prevent the spread of weeds and to learn about your soil

Set out some seed and grab your field guide. Bird-watching is an easy, entertaining and educational activity for the whole family

Ditch the chemicals for a naturally beautiful lawn and garden, using living fertilizers and other nontoxic treatments

Clay has many more benefits than you might imagine