Butterfly bushes are considered invasive plants in many areas of the United States. Native plants like asters and zinnias are equally attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. If planting a ...

Q. I have a few large butterfly bushes in my garden and they do look fantastic when in flower, but they can all get a bit messy afterward. Is it better to go out and deadhead to keep it neat, or will ...

Buddleia is often dismissed as a weedy shrub, spotted growing in cracks by railway tracks or abandoned car lots. But I think we should give more time to this flowering plant. Yes, it is tough and ...

Q: I really want a butterfly bush but have read that they are invasive. What are your thoughts? Ruthanne DeRaimo, Coweta County A: Just because it is called butterfly bush does not mean it is the best ...

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 ...

Gardening Ask the Garden Guy: Can you grow a butterfly bush in a container? Plus, tips for keeping those hungry rabbits out. Send your gardening and landscaping questions to [email protected].

Butterflies aren’t just beautiful — they’re out there working hard, pollinating as they flit from flower to flower. In fact, butterflies are the second-largest group of pollinators, after bees.

The beginning of each new year is marked by celebrations ― even in the garden. We have the Pantone color of the Year, ‘Peach Fuzz’; the Proven Winners Annual of the Year, Supertunia Jazzberry petunia; ...

It may seem a bit strange to be writing about butterflies in December. After all, the solstice is just about to bring us winter. The Monarch butterflies are sunning themselves in Mexico and others are ...

As any Louisiana gardener knows, pollinators are essential for the health of our ecosystem. By planting a variety of pollinator-friendly plants in your yard, you can help support the local bee, ...

Greetings fellow gardeners. Our winter was a boon for everyone who loves spring flowers, with temperatures here in Hopkinton never dipping below 9 degrees Fahrenheit, thereby qualifying us for a USDA ...