Butterfly milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is one of the tamer milkweeds with lots of ornamental appeal. This adaptable milkweed is hardy in zones 3-10 and was named the 2017 Perennial Plant of the Year.

Add vibrant color to your porch, patio, or small garden with easy-to-grow flowers that thrive in containers—perfect for any ...

A new study finds butterflies in the U.S. are disappearing fast. Experts and gardeners say we can help by planting native gardens, cutting pesticide use and supporting pollinator conservation efforts.

Certain plants are mutually beneficial to each other, such as basil and tomatoes, or marigolds and cucumbers. However, you ...

Orange flowers bring vibrancy and attract pollinators to your garden. Discover how orange blooms can enhance biodiversity and ...

The following low-maintenance plants do best in full sun and make great options for areas of your garden that get an excess ...

As temperatures rise, it's essential to choose hardy summer blooms that thrive in the sun and heat to keep your garden ...

Add ageratum plants to your flower garden and you'll attract monarch butterflies and many other pollinators. It's just like ...

Another of my favorite native perennials is Stoke’s aster, which adds long-lasting color to sunny beds and borders. It grows ...

The self-guided tour on May 3 will feature six gardens, three in Rancho Bernardo, one in Poway and two in Rancho Peñasquitos.

Butterflies will visit lots of flowers, but there are a select few that specifically attract them. Learn which ones to plant ...

Want to try butterfly gardening? Plant butterfly host plants to give caterpillars food and a place to grow through their lifecycle.