Butterflies, like bees, play a crucial role in pollination by transferring pollen between flowers, aiding plant reproduction.

Baptisia are host plants for several species of butterfly, including orange sulphur ... Most people are familiar with dill ...

"Parsley, dill, and fennel are well-known by gardeners as host plants for black swallowtail butterflies because they are ...

Stinging nettles (Urtica dioica) don't always have the best reputation among gardeners, but they are a crucial part of the ecosystem for many British butterfly caterpillars. Luke says, 'Host plants ...

It’s incredibly exciting to see butterflies ... to dried plant stems or tucked amongst leaf litter. Fritillary caterpillars burrow in leaf litter at the base of their host plants.

Butterflies, along with many other pollinators, need all the help they can get. Arizona is on the migration route of the vulnerable monarch butterfly. In addition, we have 334 species of other ...

Provide the butterflies with warmth (a sunny spot), shelter (shrubs and trees) and nectar and butterflies will start to use your garden to feed and maybe even breed.

Gardeners are always in search of the greatest plant ever; one that has beautiful color, is pest free and easy to grow. Gardeners many times overlook plant material that is right under our noses.

Butterflies fluttering about make your outdoor living space feel extra charming. Not only is it a delight to marvel at their colorful, patterned wings as they land in your garden, but, just like ...

Providing Blooms All Season Long May Be the Key to Attracting Pollinators, No Matter What Landscape Your Garden Is Near Sep. 4, 2024 — A diverse and abundant flower planting that provides ...

Fresh dill is available from supermarkets and ethnic grocers. Dried dill is a perfectly acceptable substitute to fresh, and is even preferred in some Middle Eastern dishes. Use only the leaves of ...