Q: I have recently planted a butterfly bush in my backyard and it's growing rapidly. When is the right time to prune it? It currently has beautiful flowers and is great for attracting butterflies, but ...
The butterfly bush is popular, but it's also considered invasive in many U.S. states. Replace it with this compact cultivar ...
The woolly butterfly bush (Buddleia marrubiifolia) is a near-native from the neighboring Chihuahuan desert. It’s a great pollinator plant, has attractive grey-green leaves and bright orange clusters ...
Heat-tolerant plants that thrive in hot weather and keep your garden lush, colorful, and low-maintenance all summer long, ...
Three-plant solution: Compact buddleia, Heucherella Pink Fizz, and lavender with alliums or wildflowers can provide nectar and pollen from spring through autumn. Why it matters: Pollinator numbers are ...
Bee numbers are falling, but your patio or tiny lawn can still buzz with life. With just three clever plant choices, a UK ...
The National Garden Bureau has selected several plants under its "Year of" program. A couple of weeks ago I wrote about the Year of the Angelonia, NGB's chosen annual. The organization dared go where ...
Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...