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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,...

Gardening for butterflies isn't necessarily like gardening for other purposes. Discover five surprising things you should know about butterfly gardening that aren't always mentioned when you're reading about plants and...