With its charismatic appearance and awe-inspiring migrations, it's not surprising that the monarch butterfly motivates gardeners to provide extra care for these pollinators in their gardens. These ...

Creating a haven for monarch butterflies in your backyard is more than just a joy for the eyes, it's a crucial way to support these incredible pollinators. Monarch butterflies depend on diverse plants ...

A queen butterfly’s underwings resemble a monarch’s, with white outlines on black hindwing veins and dark borders featuring white dots. Orange forewings have white specks. I watched this queen ...

The plant most gardeners buy to save the monarch butterfly is quietly making things worse. Every spring, nurseries and big-box garden centers stack their shelves with tropical milkweed — the bright ...

SHREVEPORT, La. - Gardeners who want to see more butterflies fluttering through their yards may only need to plant the right flowers. Jennifer McGimsey, owner of Akin’s Nursery, says several plants ...

Selecting plants that will attract butterflies to the home garden has grown in popularity, said Kansas State University horticulture expert Matt McKernan. Knowing what species of plants butterflies ...

As fall settles into the South Carolina Lowcountry, the season doesn’t always bring the traditional crunch of red and yellow leaves. Instead, the landscape is often graced with a more vibrant and ...

Monarchs have left Texas, but zinnias, lantana, milkweed and passion vine can still attract butterflies and support ...