Have a field day with your landscape, even if you've got just a few modern containers on a paved path

Pick a peck for pickles or opt for fewer and raw — no matter how you slice them, cucumbers are great for summer gardens small to large

Surprise and thrill with a garden that attracts magical winged creatures, bringing color, movement and life

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

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

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

Gather juicy berries and breathe in the lovely scent of lilies, but don't forget to stay on top of watering needs and shake off the beetles

Roll out a welcome mat for pollinators to keep your landscape in balance and thriving

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

How they did it: Homeowners create a plan, stick to it and keep the neighbors (and wildlife) in mind