Bees make great pollinators, but so do butterflies. Here are some tips on how to attract butterflies with a pollinator garden ...

One of the best ways to attract butterflies is to plant a variety of nectar-rich flowers that bloom across the seasons. These ...

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.

Why do we need to be concerned with pollinating insects? Well, approximately 80% of the plants that produce the fruits and ...

“Nectar has the highest probability of attracting butterflies to host plants,” Henry says. And because butterflies are cold-blooded, they depend on sunlight to warm the muscles they use to fl ...

By growing milkweed, gardeners can play a direct role in the survival of these iconic butterflies. Adult Monarchs require a diverse array of nectar rich plants; here a female Monarch feast on ...

Just like bees, butterflies seek nectar from flowers, spreading pollen in areas where it’s needed for plants to grow, according to National Geographic Kids. Planting flowers butterflies love can ...