Butterfly bush may seem like an ideal plant to grow to support butterfly populations, but it's actually not. Here's why. You want to attract butterflies to your garden. They're pretty, they're ...

Key Takeaways Butterfly bushes are considered invasive plants in many areas of the United States.Native plants like asters ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gardening Ask the Garden Guy: Can you grow a butterfly bush in a container? Plus, tips for keeping those hungry rabbits out. Send your gardening and landscaping questions to [email protected].

If you're an avid gardener or a butterfly enthusiast, then you've probably stumbled across a butterfly bush once or twice. Perhaps you even have planted one to attract more butterflies to a garden or ...

The woolly butterfly bush (Buddleia marrubiifolia) is a near-native from the neighboring Chihuahuan desert. It’s a great pollinator plant, has attractive grey-green leaves and bright orange clusters ...

Q: I’d like to create a butterfly garden. How should I plan it? A: As with any planting, a good first step is to assess the site conditions, because that will dictate which plant species will grow ...