We love flowers in every color: the tiny fragrant flowers of white sweet alyssum tumbling out of window boxes, the bold blooms of white peonies flecked with pink, and the bright yellow petunias ...

With its charismatic appearance and awe-inspiring migrations, it's not surprising that the monarch butterfly motivates gardeners to provide extra care for these pollinators in their gardens. These ...

Monarch butterflies have always been remarkably resilient. Every fall, these delicate orange-and-black travelers set out on a ...

Although we’re in the middle of winter, soon we’ll witness the unveiling of springtime and all of its joyous colors: brilliant orange poppies, deep purple iris and vivid yellow tidy tips. And after ...

As you walk through your garden, you may find plenty of things to enjoy, from the lush greenery to the vibrant color of the flowers. But, if you happen to catch a glimpse of a beautiful butterfly or ...

Orange is a not a color for the faint of heart. It demands attention, as if shouting out, “Hey, look at me! Take notice!” For several decades, as a landscape designer, I studiously avoided the use of ...

It’s been a strange summer for nature, with a bumper crop of fireflies flashing everywhere but a paucity of butterflies. I just haven’t seen that many of the latter, and it weirds me out. Oh, I’ve ...