When we think about butterfly host plants, milkweed probably comes to mind. That’s because the monarch butterfly relies on this plant to complete its life cycle. Just like human babies need very ...

Butterflies fluttering about make your outdoor living space feel extra charming. Not only is it a delight to marvel at their colorful, patterned wings as they land in your garden, but, just like bees ...

CHASKA, Minn. — Alan Branhagen is a butterfly expert, in addition to the operations director at the University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum. LAURA: So Alan, when we are talking host plants for ...

Butterfly garden ideas include nectar and host plants, water access, and pest-minimising practices to attract and support ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Beautiful butterfly resting on a vine's green leaves - Nameinfame/Getty Images Flying flowers is how some define butterflies — and ...

While butterflies will visit lots of different flowers, there are some that actually draw them. This can be for several reasons. Most commonly, there are some plants, such as dill, or milkweed, that ...

Horticulture therapy is cheaper than going to a therapist. Many people enjoy growing plants; for there is a sense of accomplishment from starting a seed, nurturing it and then reaping a harvest. The ...

Get Neil Sperry's gardening answers on yellow butterfly vine propagation, pruning figs and abelias, fertilizing winter ryegrass, and clover control.

Nurseries and garden centers are filled with plants waiting for a permanent home. When you are selecting all the “must-haves” for this year, why not think not only about color and size, but also about ...

"Grass doesn't grow faster if you pull it", as the saying goes. Not only grass, but also many plants in the garden take a ...