A butterfly landing on a flower in a garden - Molishka/Shutterstock Hoping to attract more butterflies to your garden? Look no further than meadowy Culver's root (Veronicastrum virginicum). Though it ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Have you ever met someone who didn't want to attract more butterflies to their garden? Us either. These magnificent insects are not only ...

Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa) is a vibrant, low-maintenance native plant that supports pollinators in the garden. It's part of the milkweed family, and, like its relatives, it "supports a whole ...

A monarch butterfly lands on milkweed at Sun Valley Elementary School in San Rafael on July 29. (Sherry LaVars/Marin Independent Journal) Caterpillars eat milkweed leaves. (AP Photo/Herald Times ...

Potting soil has a limited lifespan. After a year or two, the plants in the pot will have used up most, if not all, of the nutrients. Depending on the size of the pot, some or all of it will need to ...

The monarch butterflies have migrated north for the summer but their “cousins” the queen butterflies are prominent in many area landscapes, especially if you have milkweeds and one or more good nectar ...

If you are dreaming of creating a garden bursting with color and wildlife, there are some wonderful pairings to bring into your space. When planting zinnias, consider adding coneflowers alongside them ...

Butterflies are a delight to watch in the garden as they flutter from one flower to another feeding on nectar. They are like airborne flowers as they flash their colorful wings. For the past couple of ...

One mistake rookie pollinator gardeners often make is panicking at the sight of holes in those new-plant leaves, then reaching for the sprayer. Bad idea. The source of those spring-time holes is ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The delicate gossamer-winged butterfly gives color and grace to your garden. Besides being beautiful, they’re good pollinators in our gardens and in the wild ...