Let us reclaim this forgotten territory and create some native habitat that will cool ground temperatures, absorb and filter rainwater, support pollinators, and bring a smile …

Asters and goldenrods attract loads of late season pollinating insects. In the wintertime, they provide food and habitat for many birds and small animals that feast on the seeds and find shelter in the dried stalks. Research by entomologist Doug Tallamy …

Groundcovers are low-growing plants that fill in quickly to make a dense carpet of foliage. Once established, they’ll crowd out weeds, provide year-round protection to the soil, and offer …

If you are an urban dweller who has no piece of earth to call your own, growing natives in pots is a great way to get to know some of these plants. And, if you need to move, just bring them along. These plants will give you a daily connection to a piece of nature…

Native shrubs provide structure to garden landscapes, a lot of visual interest in the form of beautiful flowers or fruits, as well as food and habitat for birds, butterflies, bees, and other wildlife.

This is a general list of plants recommended for Northeast gardens, organized by preferred light and water conditions …

The torrential downpours that the Northeast is experiencing with increasing frequency are a clear reminder that we need to make our landscapes more absorbent of precipitation …