Finding the perfect species for YOUR yard

With updates from the readers who submitted the questions

Or, how we transformed Lila’s yard in a weekend

Incredible species for your woodland garden — plus, why and how to order plugs for spring planting.

Plus, what’s "native" in a warming climate?

Sowing a prairie or meadow in winter is easy and cheap.

10 really easy ways to start using native plants in your yard

How to create garden layout for a delightful walk through your yard

How to design a landscape where you’ll want to spend time

How natural landscapes impact your mood; plus, finding the guts to get going.

Hurry! Buying native plants takes planning and a spirit of adventure.

Forget mow and blow; propagating native plants is the new, new thing.

With a short glossary of ecological landscaping terms: exotic, naturalized, invasive, etc.

Think big, even if your yard is small, to deliver outsized experiences.

These London window boxes signal unrealistic expectations and horticultural imperialism.

Advice for yards in the ugly duckling phase

Hiring a pro who won’t pollute and even harm your household is harder than you think.