Includes bibliographical references (p. 263-271) and index.

Restoring natives to suburbia --; The; vital new role of the suburban garden --; No place to hide --; Who cares about biodiversity? --; Why can't insects eat alien plants? --; What is native and what is not? --; The; costs of using alien ornamentals --; Creating balanced communities --; Gardening for insect diversity --; Blending in with the neighbors --; Making it happen --; What should I plant? --; What does bird food look like? --; Answers to tough questions --; Afterword: The; last refuge --; Appendix 1:; Native plants with wildlife value and desirable landscaping attributes --; Appendix 2:; Host plants of butterflies and showy moths --; Appendix 3:; Experimental evidence.