Are you interested in learning about the life cycle of a butterfly and even participating in the process? Tanglewood Nature ...

When you plant butterfly milkweed or parsley, you’re practically growing your own butterflies. These plants are among the most important caterpillar food sources.

Butterfly weed’s standout orange flowers bloom from early summer to fall, attracting hummingbirds, native bees, and ...

Growing butterfly orchids as houseplants is a viable option outside the plant’s native hardiness range (USDA zone 8).

The beauty of butterflies fascinates children and adults alike, from the familiar markings of the monarch to the bold colors of the black swallowtail. Summer has arrived when the first sulfurs are ...

If you grow plants that attract the butterflies, that makes a butterfly garden. People sometimes place a net on top thinking butterflies will have ample space beneath it. That is actually wrong.

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 ...

Gardeners laying out a feast for butterflies often excel in providing a buffet of nectar-rich flowers. That's great grown-up fare, but the menu many times skips the kids' meals - the leafy plants ...

Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad? In addition to ...