It is not necessary to integrate larval and adult plants throughout the landscape. Just allow some part of your yard or nearby property to remain weedy and undeveloped or plant a few host plants ...

“This column resumes the development of a butterfly garden to fill a 270-square-foot open space resulting from the removal of a large invasive shrub,” writes columnist Tom Karwin.

Creating a butterfly garden is a delightful way to bring vibrant colors and lively activity into your outdoor space. Not only ...

Build your butterfly garden in an area that gets at least six hours of sun a day. These insects like to warm themselves in the morning and will gravitate toward rocks or a sidewalk for this activity.

Plan your garden ina bright sunny area close to a space that provides some dampundergrowth, such as a wooded area or a pond. Butterfly-attracting plants will love the sun, and yourbutterflies will ...

Brandy Williams is an artistic landscaper who paints with plants — one luscious succulent at a time — through her business Garden Butterfly.

Create a design based on the shape of your garden, with taller plants near the back or middle. Milkweed, also known as butterfly weed, ... Butterfly gardens don’t have to be perfect, either.

After the design was approved, eleven Master Gardener volunteers built the garden and planted 15 different plant species for a total of 76 plants (see sidebar).

Meet Our Expert. Georgia Parkinson Hill is a horticulturist, garden designer, and owner of the native landscape design firm Beautyberry Gardens in Atlanta, Georgia.. Why Are Butterfly Bushes Bad ...

Butterfly expert to speak at Petaluma Garden Club meeting. The free workshop and talk to be led by Suzanne Clarke, founder of The North Bay Butterfly Alliance.

Calusa Garden Club of Marco Island invites the public to the 15th Anniversary Celebration for the Calusa Park Butterfly Garden. The celebration will take place at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Oct. 23 at ...