Pye weed (Eupatorium fistulosum or Eutrochium fistulosum) grows 8 feet tall or more, adding architectural interest and ...

The Monarch Butterfly, Danaus Plexippus, is a very recognizable butterfly. If you have not had the pleasure of observing one, ...

Long Islanders eagerly await the first signs of spring—the subtle yet reassuring clues that warmer weather is on its way. We ...

Recommended Varieties: Lance-leaf coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) is an easy-to-grow variety that’s native to most of the ...

America’s butterflies are disappearing because of insecticides, climate change and habitat loss, with the number of the winged beauties down 22% since 2000, a new study finds.

Photos of some of the most common furry caterpillars you'll find in your garden, plus which ones are likely to become pests, ...

As spring 2025 approaches, gardeners embrace a fresh wave of trends celebrating sustainability, native plants, and striking color palettes. This year, gardening enthusiasts are moving away from ...

Hummingbirds are some of the most beautiful, vibrant creatures you can admire from your own yard. These plants will help you ...

A FRITILLARY BUTTERFLY perches on blooming milkweed at Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in Laurel ... who wasn’t part of the ...

Butterfly milkweed has lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in many zones and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Herbs are good, if they’re allowed to flower, as are flowers like anise hyssop, purple coneflower and swamp milkweed. The nice thing is that butterflies want the same thing as humans. “We like a big ...

Going native is still a big garden design trend in 2025. Native plants are “at home” in our specific area, and over time have ...