Bees make great pollinators, but so do butterflies. Here are some tips on how to attract butterflies with a pollinator garden ...
A recent study showed butterfly populations decreased by 22 percent since 2000. Find out what flowers you can plant to ...
Monarch butterflies require milkweed plants as egg-laying sites, but they also migrate long distances every spring and fall, and the route from Mexico to Canada passes through the San Antonio area.
These late-blooming plants native to North America help feed butterflies — especially monarchs-— at a crucial point.
What you plant — and what you avoid — in the backyard can make a difference to your local butterfly population.
Spring has just begun, and if you have a green thumb, you might be looking forward to your yearly gardening activities. As temperatures get warmer and the skies get sunnier, many critters will be ...
Ditch Harmful Chemicals: It’s essential to avoid pesticides and herbicides that harm butterflies and other pollinators. Opt for organic gardening methods instead, for a garden that’s better for ...
but they also make great pollinators for your garden. Just like bees, butterflies seek nectar from flowers, spreading pollen in areas where it’s needed for plants to grow, according to ...