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Plant this Campanula on pathway and patio edges for shots of bright blue from May through September

NATIVE PLANTS Plant These Fall-Flowering Natives in Early Summer for Pollinator Love

These 3 groups of plants will support masses of beneficial insects come autumn

GARDENING GUIDES Invite Mining Bees to Your Garden by Planting Their Favorite Plants

Look for mining bees (Andrena) pollinating woodland wildflowers in U.S. gardens this spring

GROUND COVERS Native Alternatives to English Ivy, Japanese Pachysandra and Periwinkle

By Curtis Adams

These shade-loving ground covers are good for the environment and say something about where you are

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Little Bluestem Goes Above and Beyond

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

NATIVE PLANTS Great Native Plant: Grow Wild Quinine for Its Unique Clusters of Blooms

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

NATIVE PLANTS Great Design Plant: Wild Bergamot, Friend of Foragers

Nourish butterflies and other winged creatures with the tubular flowers of Monarda fistulosa, a pretty pink native

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Lindera Benzoin Offers 3-Season Interest

By Curtis Adams

Support wildlife and enjoy the aromatic leaves of this U.S. native also known as spicebush, Benjamin bush and spicewood

FLOWERS Rudbeckia Mania: Go Beyond Black-Eyed Susan in the Garden

Branch out from typical nursery fare, with lesser-known Rudbeckia species that have delightfully unexpected features

GARDENING GUIDES Great Design Plant: Eutrochium Maculatum

Sculptural, slightly tropical looking and a boon to wildlife, Spotted Joe Pye Weed is a gotta-have plant in many parts of the U.S.