Breathe easier with these 10 tips for busting mites, dander and other microscopic undesirables

Beautiful swamp milkweed makes it easy to help monarchs and other pollinators in eastern U.S. gardens

Offer the leaves of these and you’ll get more butterflies than with flower nectar alone

It helps control erosion and takes sun or shade. The butterflies love it. But the best part of this shrub may be the vivid foliage

Carex can replace turfgrass in any spot, is low maintenance and adjusts easily. Add its good looks and you’ve got a ground cover winner

By picking plants from this list that are right for your location, you’ll get colorful blooms and support pretty pollinators

It’s not just about berries. These plants provide insects for birds and seasonal interest for gardeners

A Houzz contributor lives through her worst nightmare and comes out the other side with lessons learned and new footwear

Lacewings are delicate insects that produce alligator-like, hungry offspring that devour aphids and other garden pests

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