Late fall is the perfect time to add some plants, trees, and bushes to your yard to provide nectar for spring migrating ...

Tulip tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), a cousin of the magnolia, is absolutely stunning in spring when it’s fragrant, ...

Bottlebrush buckeye is a native shrub with feathery white flowers that attract butterflies. An uncommon plant with long seasonal interest, bottlebrush buckeye (Aesculus parviflora) is a southern U.S.

Also consider: Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) in zones 5-9 in full sun to part shade, and Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) in zones 3-7 in full sun to part shade.

This little specimen of Aesculus hippocastanum (horse chestnut) tree was planted by me last autumn. I found the conker on the roadside; it had rooted and it seemed a shame to leave it there.

If you want to bring more gorgeous ruby throated hummingbirds to your yard, you'll need to provide them with flowers that ...

Also consider: Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) in zones 5-9 in full sun to part shade, and Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) in zones 3-7 in full sun to part shade.

and Ohio buckeye (Aesculus glabra) in zones 3-7 in full sun to part shade.Jessica Damiano writes weekly gardening columns for the AP and publishes the award-winning Weekly Dirt Newsletter.