With a compact shape and abundant nectar, this shrub cultivar is the perfect plant for growing in a pot and attracting ...
You might look to the stars or your birthstone for a personal symbol, but have you ever considered butterflies? These ...
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Tom Karwin, On Gardening: Garden roses in bloom

"The time for gardeners to trim their roses is throughout the blooming season and should continue regularly," writes ...
They die back in the winter and return every spring. Popular sun-loving perennials include salvia, the so-called butterfly ...
Some plants simply don’t belong in this area, don’t provide resources for insects or birds, and they smother or crowd out ...
If you want to build a pollinator-friendly garden but you don't have a ton of space, this flowering butterfly favorite can ...
Hydrangeas are known for their beautiful blooms, which attract pollinators, but this flowering plant can be just as pretty ...
Why my Knock Out roses don’t have a fighting chance.
This shrub is the perfect addition to a pollinator garden thanks to its early-season blooms, bird-attracting fruits, and easy ...
Japanese Barberry and other invasive yet popularly-grown shrubs can be a bear to remove. Once you get them out (both the ...
Mark Gaff and Jack Tindal transformed their Crescent Hill property into a lush garden, featured on the 2026 garden tour. Here ...
Structured native gardens can be elegant and bee-friendly, contrary to the myth of wild landscapes. Landscape experts suggest ...