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

Protect your privacy and keep deer at bay with a planting trio that turns a problem garden area into a highlight

Foster friendships among plants for protection from pests, pollination support and color camaraderie

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

Keeping a garden amid hungry deer can be hard, but these plants should fare well

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

If you like an abundance of plants — and visits from birds, bees and butterflies — this may be the style of yard for you

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

Conceivably, anything edible could find its way into a cocktail. Why not make the route rather short?

Avoid the hospital look by introducing a bit of color, personality and contrast