These perennials, trees, and shrubs provide vital food and shelter for backyard birds through the winter months.

Many native plants prefer the lean and mean treatment that a hellstrip provides, Baisden says. “One of the great things about native plants is they don’t require soil amendments,” she says.

They know their time is fleeting, and yet they have one mission: to provide for their next generations. While they consume ...

Ornamental grasses are an often-overlooked group of herbaceous perennials that thrive here, and will add beauty to your landscape with minimal effort. View full size ThinkstockSome ornamental grasses, ...