Common lawn plants like dandelions and violets that homeowners often try to eliminate are actually critical nectar sources for North American pollinators facing habitat loss.

Nectar-rich blooms are a lifeline for butterflies. Create a summer garden for these colorful flitting pollinators by sowing ...

One of the best ways to attract butterflies is to plant a variety of nectar-rich flowers that bloom across the seasons. These ...

There's much more to milkweed plants than you know. Discover fascinating milkweed facts about this butterfly garden staple.

Each year the National Garden Bureau chooses plants of the year. I always look forward to which plants they pick and learning ...

The scent of blooming flowers and fresh plant life is not just a perk of springtime; it is a key driver in the survival and evolution of butterflies and moths. New research reveals how the daily ...

In a recent study, a team of researchers led by Penn State scientists tested a new hypothesis for why some species of butterflies and moths have very specific diets, feeding on only a few types of ...

Bloom time and season-long support: Annuals bloom for extended periods, often all summer. They keep producing flowers. Perennials have defined bloom periods, sometimes only a few weeks. By planting a ...

Commonly called the "corpse flower," Amorphophallus titanum is endangered for many reasons, including habitat destruction, ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... By Angela Mason Foster Extension Master GardenerSM Volunteer I was recently ...

Help save the Earth by replacing half your lawn and/or non-native plants with native species, even in containers, plus a list ...

Mark Ruibal of Ruibal's and Dione Lineberry of Blue Ribbon Lady Landscaping share their tips for attracting pollinators to ...