A new study finds butterflies in the U.S. are disappearing fast. Experts and gardeners say we can help by planting native ...

Native plants are well adapted to the climate and pest pressure of their region and offer important habitat and food sources ...

The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens has announced that its new Butterfly Experience will open this summer from June ...

As an 8-year-old child, I remember patrolling rows of zinnias and snapdragons that the Westchester Farms grew for cut flowers ...

In the wild, it grows in forests and shrublands, but in home gardens, this pretty shrub is more often used as a specimen or ...

Ground covers serve many purposes, like suppressing weeds and filling in empty spots in the landscape. This flowering plant ...

In a new series, Xpress spotlights local experts who have positive visions for the future and ideas about what Asheville ...

I always look forward to spring when I see the bright orange California poppies popping up everywhere, which are annual and ...

Kaya Johnson has been creating art since she was old enough to hold a pencil.

W elcoming wildlife into a small, urban, outdoor space can seem tricky at first. For those with just a balcony or courtyard ...

So, he designs for the pleasure of wildness ... has been tracking the purchasing trends of gardeners buying native species or plants beneficial to birds, bees and butterflies. Since 2019, they have ...

A native plant and prairie restoration enthusiast, Blair will share design elements needed to create your own butterfly garden, including plant selection, use of native plants, site preparation ...