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Butterflies & Beyond: How to Design a Pollinator Garden Why Are Pollinator Gardens Important? Pollinator gardens are important because they provide food sources and habitats for pollinators, such as bees,...

How to help springtime pollinators in your garden Author: Lindsey Griffith The Importance Of Pollinators It's that time of year again: when the bees and butterflies come out to play...

Reasons to procrastinate your spring garden Don't start your spring cleaning too early! If you're anything like me, you're probably looking for reasons to procrastinate cleaning. Well, look no further, because...

Best hydrangeas for pollinators Ensuring your garden is functional is just as important as making it beautiful, which is why we emphasize pollinator-friendly plants! Plants rely on pollinators to continue their life cycle,...

Springtime worries: is my butterfly bush dead? Spring brings so much excitement to the garden, but also some worries! You may be noticing newly emerging leaves and flower buds on some...

As we welcome the return of spring, we also welcome back all of the things we love about our gardens. There's something new to see out there every day! A new...

Non-invasive butterfly bushes are a great alternative to the conventional types. Find out how they were developed and which varieties are available.

Host plants for pollinators When planning a pollinator garden, it's easy to get caught up with all the colorful, fragrant blooms. The flowers provide a rich source of pollen and...

Is Rose of Sharon (Hibiscus) beneficial for pollinators? When I think of pollinator-friendly plants, my mind immediately jumps to the classics like butterfly bush (Buddleia), milkweed (Asclepias), or bee balm (Monarda). However, there are so many more...

Can buddleia grow in pots? Growing plants in containers is an easy way to expand your garden, especially if you're running out of space. Containers are ideal for growing fussy...

Look, on that flower - it's a hummingbird! It's a butterfly! No, it's a hummingbird moth! Yes, there really is such a thing a hummingbird moth. Members of the scientific genus Hemaris,...