Make a strong design statement in an unexpected place with these ideas for perimeter plantings, pocket gardens and more

Have you been taken in by these fallacies about gardening with native plants?

Rosiness in the cool months and fragrant white flowers in spring help make this shrub a winner — and hummingbirds love it too

It thrives in poor soil and provides food and shelter for wildlife. Plus, Schizachyrium scoparium is just a darn pretty native grass

Buttonbush is an adaptable woody shrub with delightful pincushion flowers

These plants survive and even thrive in tough clay soil east of the Rocky Mountains

Get connoisseur cred and unique blooms with this uncommon plant. Bonus assets: It’s low maintenance and drought tolerant

Vivacious orange flowers for you, nectar for the butterflies and bees. Asclepias tuberosa is worth planting for more reasons than one

Win over birds, bees, butterflies and neighbors with these design strategies

Tingle your taste buds with the unbeatable taste of fresh herbs in your Italian, Asian, Mexican or French fare