Want to know the core plants you can grow to add beauty while helping beneficial garden friends? Discover the best ...

Monarchs are becoming extinct, and the Tennessee Department of Transportation is giving away milkweed seeds to replenish the dwindling monarch population. Butterfly enthusiasts are contributing to the ...

Deadheading dead flowers can help keep your flowers in bloom. Purple coneflower is a native perennial that you must plant in every monarch-friendly garden. Its thick, upright stems and large ...

Pearl millet (Cenchrus americanus), a popular ornamental grass, also attracts a range of songbirds. A swath of purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) can feed hungry chickadees and goldfinches well ...

There are several species of echinacea, including Echinacea angustifolia, Echinacea purpurea, and Echinacea pallida. Each species has unique properties and benefits. It’s important to choose a ...

While some summer flowers have brief moments in the spotlight, these beauties keep on blooming right up until fall in most parts of the U.S.