Figuring out the best plants for a butterfly garden is more than merely a desirable way to add charm, color and diversity to the plot. These days, keeping our gardens filled with butterflies should be ...

Greetings fellow gardeners. Our winter was a boon for everyone who loves spring flowers, with temperatures here in Hopkinton never dipping below 9 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby qualifying us for a USDA ...

The words "butterfly garden" evoke a certain image — drifts of color and mounds of blooms with butterflies flitting from flower to flower sipping nectar. We envision coneflowers, buddleias, lantana, ...

Looking to refresh your yard without waiting forever for results? Fast-growing plants can give your home a burst of color and ...

Beds of bright flowers always lift our spirits, but when you add the fluttering movement and brilliant color of butterflies, you have one of nature's most enchanting combinations. View full ...

Florida is home to more than 180 species of butterflies, which is the highest of any state east of the Mississippi River. And 40 of these species are unique to Florida. Butterflies are important to ...

In May, when my new, blue butterfly bush started to bloom, I realized it could be the focal point for a patriotic garden. It also was the season for patriotic sentiments with Memorial Day, Flag Day ...

The yellow butterfly vine (Mascagnia macroptera) is the 2019 Texas Superstar selection. This designation is reserved for beautiful plants that have passed rigid statewide testing and are found to be ...

When shopping for flowers in springtime, it is easy to get a little carried away. So many blooms to choose from, and they are all so pretty! It can be hard to pick a favorite, but plants and flowers ...

Well, most folks who celebrate it nowadays call it May Day. Beltane is the ancient Druid holiday that comes on the first day of May and marks the halfway point of astronomical spring. So that means ...

Exotic plants in containers, butterfly gardens and amaryllis aplenty enhance the Mandarin Garden Club's September Yard of the Month. Shellie Hines' garden is the recipient of this month's award. Hines ...