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). Butterfly orchids should be planted in a light orchid potting mix ...

Around this time last year, my wife noticed some black spots on the parsley and dill growing in our garden at home. I didn’t ...

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 ...

In addition to attracting pollinators, butterfly bushes grow fast, produce flowers early in its life cycle, and grow in tough conditions. All these things are usually desirable for any garden plant.

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 ...