Invasive plants endanger native species, both plants as well as the insects and birds that depend on them. They also decrease ...

The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is renowned for its black-and-orange beauty and its spectacular migration of ...

Even many landscape evergreens are good fodder for bouquets. Examples are the silvery-blue berry-like cones of junipers, the ...

The best plants for kids are the ones they want to grow. I’ve been gardening with my children since they were old enough to eat the dirt, and they enjoy the experience so much more when they get in ...

Moths have been here for thousands of years. They are amazing creatures. There are currently over 170,000 species of moths. As part of the food web, moths and their larvae ...

Extremely rare Karner blue butterflies are entirely dependent on sundial lupine to reproduce. The native wildflower, ...

A gardener on Reddit shared stunning pictures of the fruits of years' labor in transforming their backyard hill via native ...

These attractive shrubs for the front yard can improve curb appeal, add privacy, and even attract pollinators.

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One home gardener completely transformed a narrow decorative area bordering a deck, replacing a strip of small rocks with a ...

Colorado's summers may be short, but they don't have to be devoid of color. Grow any of these plants in your Colorado garden ...

* What it is: Just about everyone short of discerning horticulturists thinks the chaste tree is a butterfly bush when they see one blooming this time of year. It’s easy to understand because chaste ...