Gardening

Butterfly weed is a perfect milkweed variety for flower gardens. Here's why you should add this monarch host plant to...

Blanket flower is a native wildflower that is easy to grow from seed. It is reliable and adaptable, and will...

Meet the fiery skipper: one of the smallest butterflies in the skipper family. Plus, learn about fiery skipper caterpillars and...

Brush up on your berry facts and boost your knowledge of the fruits you love! Learn which fruits are (and...

These fringed, double tulips bring on the frills and ruffles with pink flowers that bloom in late spring. They're ideal...

Milkweed seeds are tricky to grow. Learn how to save seeds from milkweed pods and when to plant milkweed seeds...

Get plumeria care and growing tips, including watering and overwintering. This tropical plant is fragrant and a good choice for...

Despite showy similarities, one of these plants is invasive. Learn how to tell the differences between dame's rocket vs phlox.

Never think of bugs as creepy or crawly again! These bug pictures show how amazing (and beautiful) these creatures really...

No Mow May has been gaining ground. Here’s what you should know before letting your lawn grow wild—including the benefits...

Blueish-purple balloon flower is well suited for growing in almost any garden. This pretty perennial needs little care to thrive.

A pollinator pleaser and delight for shady, moist areas, here's how to successfully care for lungwort (Pulmonaria) in your garden.

If you decide to bring common foxglove into your backyard garden, there are a few things to keep in mind.

Though it's a tropical plant, grow bougainvillea in areas where it is not hardy as an annual or in containers,...

Discover how to grow vibrant lantana flower for long-lasting color that draws hummingbirds and butterflies like a magnet.

Hollyhocks are old-fashioned flowers, typical of the "cottage garden" style. Known for their height, hollyhocks create walls of color.

Learn important facts about native bees. Plant your garden with native bees in mind and help these powerful pollinators thrive.

Learn about snails with a roundup of snail facts. Discover what snails eat, when they get shells, how long they...

Cardinal flower is a good native plant for a pollinator garden with moist soil. Butterflies and hummingbirds flock to lobelia's...

Funky purple spires of liatris or blazing star attract butterflies. This native plant blooms into early fall, providing late-season nectar.

Get the buzz with amazing honey bee facts. Get answers to frequently asked questions about these honey producing pollinators.

A cecropia moth is hard to miss in the garden. Learn facts about one of the largest and most beautiful...

Fasciation is a unique mutation that produces unusual flowers, but does it harm the plant? Find out the cause and...

Get to know interesting bumblebee facts, including where these important pollinators live and if all bumblebees have a stinger.

Get answers to common lightning bug questions. Find out why lightning bugs light up, when lightning bugs come out and...

Plant these fast growing trees for beauty, shade and wildlife benefits. You'll be rewarded with good looks and quick results.

Save money feeding songbirds by growing sunflowers. After the sunny flower petals fade, sunflower seeds feed hungry birds.

If you have questions about buying a plant at the garden center, use these tips to get the most bang...

Easy-to grow Mexican sunflower is a pollinator champion. Boost your mood and support bees, butterflies and hummingbirds with colorful blooms.